Kenya•AfricaClass D Work Permit - Employment
At a Glance
Processing Time
42-70 days
Application Fee
20,000 KES
Stay Duration
2 years
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Work permit for foreign nationals offered specific employment with a Kenyan employer, government agency, UN, or approved organization. Requires skills unavailable locally.
Class D work permit is for foreign nationals with specialized skills being employed by registered Kenyan organizations. The employer must demonstrate that the role cannot be filled by a Kenyan national.
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Requirements
Personal
Education
Bachelor or higher
Professional
Experience
2+ years
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Copy of bio-data page
Passport photo
Recent color photograph
Educational certificates
Copies of relevant qualifications
Police clearance
From country of origin
Medical certificate
Health clearance if required
OptionalSponsor Documents
Signed job offer letter
Detailed position and salary offer
Company registration
Certificate of incorporation
Tax compliance certificate
Current company certificate
Employer cover letter
Addressed to Director General of Immigration
Company financial statements
Latest accounts demonstrating capacity
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Advantages
- Opens employment pathway
- Can lead to permanent residency
- Allows family dependents
- Renewable for career continuation
Considerations
- Requires employer sponsorship
- Expensive issuance fee
- Long processing time
- Tied to specific employer
Application Process
Secure job offer
Get written offer from Kenyan employer
Create eFNS account
Register on Foreign Nationals Services portal
Prepare documents
Gather all required supporting documents
Complete Form 25
Fill application form online
Upload documentation
Submit via eFNS portal
Pay processing fee
KES 20,000 non-refundable fee
Await decision
6-10 weeks processing
Pay issuance fee
Upon approval, pay KES 500,000 per year
Application Forms
Work Permit Application Form 25
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