Kenya•AfricaClass M Permit - Refugee
At a Glance
Processing Time
28-42 days
Application Fee
20,000 KES
Stay Duration
2 years
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Work permit for persons granted refugee status in Kenya. Allows employment or business engagement.
Class M permits enable refugees granted status in Kenya to legally work or engage in business activities. Requires Department of Refugee Affairs recommendation.
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Requirements
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid travel document
Passport or UNHCR document
Refugee status proof
Documentation from Department of Refugee Affairs
Recommendation letter
From Department of Refugee Affairs
Passport photo
Recent photograph
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Advantages
- Employment authorization
- Business allowed
- Family dependents
- Renewable indefinitely
Considerations
- Requires refugee status
- Dependent on refugee designation
- Limited to refugee population
Application Process
Secure refugee status
Be granted refugee status by Department of Refugee Affairs
Create eFNS account
Register on Immigration portal
Complete Form 25
Fill application
Prepare documents
Gather supporting documents
Upload via eFNS
Submit application
Pay fee
KES 20,000
Await approval
4-6 weeks processing
Application Forms
Class M Permit Application Form 25
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