Class K Permit - Ordinary Residents (Retirement)

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Class K Permit - Ordinary Residents (Retirement)

Residency Pathway PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

42-56 days

Application Fee

20,000 KES

Stay Duration

1 to 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

Retirement visa for persons 35+ with assured annual income of USD 24,000+ from external sources. Allows long-term residence without employment.

Class K permits are designed for retirees and persons with assured external income. Holders cannot engage in paid employment within Kenya but can live indefinitely with renewable permits.

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Requirements

Financial

Minimum Income

24,000 USD

per year

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

Passport copy

Proof of income

Pension statements, investment income, annuity documents

Bank statements

6+ months showing USD 24,000+ annual income

Police clearance

From country of origin

Medical certificate

If requested

Optional

Passport photo

Recent photograph

Proof of accommodation

Rental agreement or property ownership

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Advantages

Indefinite renewable residence
No employment restrictions (just cannot work)
Family dependents allowed
Pathway to PR after 7 years
No business restrictions

Considerations

Cannot engage in paid work
Must maintain USD 24,000 income
Age 35+ minimum
Annual renewal required
Income must be external

Application Process

Prepare documentation

Gather income and financial documents

Create eFNS account

Complete Form 25

Fill application

Include retirement statement

Detail retirement status and plans

Upload documents

Submit via portal

Pay fee

KES 20,000

Await approval

6-8 weeks processing

Application Forms

Class K Permit Application Form 25

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