Kenya•AfricaClass G Permit - Investor/Business Owner
At a Glance
Processing Time
56-84 days
Application Fee
20,000 KES
Stay Duration
2 years
Renewable
Varies
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
Permit for foreign entrepreneurs starting or investing in a business in Kenya. Requires minimum USD 100,000 investment and business registration.
Class G permit allows foreign entrepreneurs to invest in and operate a business in Kenya. Must register business and deposit USD 100,000 minimum investment. Can lead to permanent residency after 7 years of continuous residence and 3 years immediately prior to application.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Savings
100,000 EUR
Investment Required
100,000 USD
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Bio-data page copy
Passport photo
Color photograph on white background
Police clearance
From country of residence
Medical certificate
If requested
OptionalSponsor Documents
Company certificate of incorporation
Proof of business registration
Articles and memorandum
Company constitutional documents
KRA PIN certificate
Valid tax registration
Tax compliance certificate
Company tax clearance
Bank statement
Showing USD 100,000 deposit
Business plan
Detailed investment and operations plan
Cover letter
From applicant to Director General
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Advantages
- Path to permanent residency
- Can employ staff
- Family dependents allowed
- No salary cap restrictions
Considerations
- Significant capital requirement
- Investment must remain in Kenya
- Business must be registered
- Ongoing compliance obligations
Application Process
Register business
Register company with Kenyan authorities
Deposit investment
Transfer USD 100,000 to company bank account
Obtain KRA PIN
Get Kenya Revenue Authority PIN
Create eFNS account
Register on Immigration portal
Complete Form 25
Fill application form
Upload documents
Submit via eFNS portal
Pay processing fee
KES 20,000 non-refundable
Await approval
8-12 weeks processing
Pay issuance fee
KES 250,000 per year
Application Forms
Class G Permit Application - Form 25
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