Exemption Certificate
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Exemption Certificate

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

14-28 days

Application Fee

Free

Stay Duration

Variable

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

Certificate exempting foreign nationals from work/residence permit requirements. Issued to diplomats, government project expatriates, and EAC students.

Exemption Certificate exempts foreign nationals from standard work and residence permit requirements. Issued to diplomats, wives and dependent children of diplomats, foreign expatriates in government projects, and EAC students.

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Requirements

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

Current travel document

Passport copies

5 photocopies of biographical page

Covering letter

From institution or sponsoring government office

Application form

Duly completed and signed

Curriculum vitae

Complete professional CV

Academic certificates

Educational credentials

Work permit copy

Exemption letter from Labour Commissioner (if applicable)

Optional

President's Office clearance

Letter from President's Office PSM (non-EAC only)

Optional

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Advantages

  • No visa/permit fees
  • Streamlined process for eligible persons
  • Covers family members
  • Diplomatic benefits

Considerations

  • Limited eligibility categories
  • Requires government/diplomatic status
  • Not available to general workers

Application Process

1

Verify exemption eligibility

Confirm status as diplomat, government official, or EAC student

2

Obtain institutional documentation

Get letter from institution or government office

3

Prepare application materials

Gather all required documents

4

Submit exemption certificate application

File application to immigration

5

Undergo review

Immigration reviews eligibility

6

Receive exemption certificate

Get certificate issued

Application Forms

Exemption Certificate Application

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