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Visa Pathways to Kenya

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Class A — Work Permit Class A - Mining and Prospecting (Kibali cha Kazi Daraja A)
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Class A — Work Permit Class A - Mining and Prospecting (Kibali cha Kazi Daraja A)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Permit for foreign nationals intending to engage in mineral prospecting or mining operations in Kenya, requiring demonstrable financial capability and relevant expertise.

ValidityVaries (Renewable, effective December 2024 at new fee structure)
ProcessingVaries
Cost20000 KES
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Class C — Work Permit Class C - Prescribed Professions (Kibali cha Kazi Daraja C)
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Class C — Work Permit Class C - Prescribed Professions (Kibali cha Kazi Daraja C)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Permit for foreign professionals in regulated fields such as medicine, law, engineering, or accounting who are registered with the respective Kenyan professional body.

ValidityVaries (Renewable, effective December 2024 at new fee structure)
ProcessingVaries
Cost20000 KES
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Class D — Work Permit Class D - Specific Employment (Kibali cha Kazi Daraja D)
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Class D — Work Permit Class D - Specific Employment (Kibali cha Kazi Daraja D)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

The most common work permit for foreign nationals offered specific employment by a specific employer in Kenya, requiring proof that the skills are unavailable locally.

ValidityVaries (Renewable, effective December 2024 at new fee structure)
ProcessingVaries
Cost20000 KES
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Class F — Work Permit Class F - Manufacturing (Kibali cha Kazi Daraja F)
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Class F — Work Permit Class F - Manufacturing (Kibali cha Kazi Daraja F)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Permit for foreign nationals engaged in specific manufacturing activities in Kenya, requiring proof of significant capital investment and expertise in the manufacturing sector.

ValidityVaries (Renewable, effective December 2024 at new fee structure)
ProcessingVaries
Cost20000 KES
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Class G — Work Permit Class G - Self-Employment / Freelance
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Class G — Work Permit Class G - Self-Employment / Freelance

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Class G permit pathway for self-employed individuals or freelancers establishing their own business or consultancy in Kenya, subject to the same USD 100,000 minimum investment.

ValidityVaries (Renewable, effective December 2024 at new fee structure)
ProcessingVaries
Cost20000 KES
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Class I — Work Permit Class I - Religious and Missionary Activities (Kibali cha Kazi Daraja I)
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Class I — Work Permit Class I - Religious and Missionary Activities (Kibali cha Kazi Daraja I)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Permit for non-EAC foreign nationals engaged in missionary work, worship, and religious activities in Kenya.

ValidityVaries (Renewable, effective December 2024 at new fee structure)
ProcessingVaries
Cost20000 KES
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Class K — Work Permit Class K - Ordinary Resident / Retiree (Kibali cha Kazi Daraja K)
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Class K — Work Permit Class K - Ordinary Resident / Retiree (Kibali cha Kazi Daraja K)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Permit for persons aged 35 or older with assured annual income from sources other than employment, trade, or profession — effectively a retiree or independent means visa.

ValidityVaries (Renewable, effective December 2024 at new fee structure)
ProcessingVaries
Cost20000 KES
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Class P — Work Permit Class P - International Organization Staff (Kibali cha Kazi Daraja P)
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Class P — Work Permit Class P - International Organization Staff (Kibali cha Kazi Daraja P)

Permit for employees of the United Nations, diplomatic missions, inter-governmental organizations, and international NGOs accredited to or based in neighbouring hardship countries.

ValidityVaries (Renewable, effective December 2024 at new fee structure)
ProcessingVaries
Cost20000 KES
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Class Q — Work Permit Class Q - Charitable Organization Professionals (Kibali cha Kazi Daraja Q)
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Class Q — Work Permit Class Q - Charitable Organization Professionals (Kibali cha Kazi Daraja Q)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Permit for licensed professionals such as doctors, teachers, and pilots working for religious or charitable organizations registered under the Societies Act, trusts, or companies limited by guarantee.

ValidityVaries (Renewable, effective December 2024 at new fee structure)
ProcessingVaries
Cost20000 KES
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Class R — Work Permit Class R - EAC Nationals (Kibali cha Kazi Daraja R)
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Class R — Work Permit Class R - EAC Nationals (Kibali cha Kazi Daraja R)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Free consolidated permit for East African Community citizens intending to reside, work, trade, or practice a profession in Kenya, covering investors, professionals, and workers under one category.

ValidityVaries (Renewable, effective December 2024 at new fee structure)
ProcessingVaries
Cost20000 KES
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Courtesy/Official Visa
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Courtesy/Official Visa

Visa issued to holders of official or service passports on duty, and ordinary passport holders where international courtesy is deemed appropriate by the Director of Immigration.

ValidityDetermined by official duty
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Dependent Pass - Parent or Guardian
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Dependent Pass - Parent or Guardian

Authorization for a parent or dependent family member of a Kenyan citizen or long-term permit holder to reside in Kenya.

ValidityLinked to sponsor's status
ProcessingVaries
Cost5000 KES
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Dependent Pass - Spouse (Pasi ya Mtegemewa)
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Dependent Pass - Spouse (Pasi ya Mtegemewa)

Authorization for the spouse of a Kenyan citizen, work permit holder, permanent resident, or exempted person to reside in Kenya for the duration of the principal's status.

ValidityLinked to sponsor's status
Processing28-56 days
Cost5000 KES
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Diplomatic Visa
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Diplomatic Visa

Visa issued free of charge to holders of diplomatic passports entering Kenya on official duty or transiting for official business.

ValidityDetermined by official duty
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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EATV — East Africa Tourist Visa (EATV)
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EATV — East Africa Tourist Visa (EATV)

Joint tourist visa allowing travel between Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda on a single authorization, valid 90 days with multiple entries across the three countries.

ValidityVaries (Multiple entries allowed within validity period)
ProcessingVaries
Cost100 USD
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Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) - Tourism
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Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) - Tourism

Mandatory pre-travel authorization for all foreign visitors entering Kenya for tourism, valid for 90 days single entry.

ValidityVaries (Maximum time allowed outside airport for transit passengers)
ProcessingVaries
Cost30 USD
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Exemption — Ministerial Exemption Permit
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Exemption — Ministerial Exemption Permit

Permit issued to persons exempted by the Cabinet Secretary through gazette notice from standard permit requirements, covering special categories as designated by government directive.

ValidityAligned with exemption terms
ProcessingVaries
Cost10000 KES
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Five Year Multiple-Entry Electronic Travel Authorization
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Five Year Multiple-Entry Electronic Travel Authorization

Validity90 days per visit
Processing3-10 business days
CostFree
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Form 28 — Dependant's Pass
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Form 28 — Dependant's Pass

ValidityDuration of the principal applicant's permit or residence status
Processing1-3 months
CostFree
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Internship Pass
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Internship Pass

Authorization for foreign nationals placed with recognized organizations in Kenya for structured internship programs, valid for the duration of the internship.

ValidityVaries (Duration of research or internship program)
ProcessingVaries
Cost100 USD
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KEP/N — Work Permit Class N - Digital Nomad (Kibali cha Kazi Daraja N)
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KEP/N — Work Permit Class N - Digital Nomad (Kibali cha Kazi Daraja N)

Permit for foreign nationals employed by companies outside Kenya or freelancing remotely from Kenya, requiring minimum USD 24,000 annual income from non-Kenyan sources.

Validity2 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost200 USD
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Permanent Residence - Category A (Ex-Kenyan Citizens)
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Permanent Residence - Category A (Ex-Kenyan Citizens)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Permanent residence for former Kenyan citizens who renounced citizenship and cannot hold dual citizenship under their new country's laws.

ValidityVaries (No renewal required, permanent status)
ProcessingVaries
Cost100000 KES
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Permanent Residence - Category B (Lawful Residents)
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Permanent Residence - Category B (Lawful Residents)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Permanent residence for foreign nationals holding work permits for at least 7 years and continuously resident in Kenya for the 3 years preceding application.

ValidityVaries (No renewal required, permanent status)
ProcessingVaries
Cost100000 KES
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Permanent Residence - Category C (Children Born Abroad)
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Permanent Residence - Category C (Children Born Abroad)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Permanent residence for children of Kenyan citizens who were born outside Kenya and acquired citizenship of their country of birth.

ValidityVaries (No renewal required, permanent status)
ProcessingVaries
Cost100000 KES
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Permanent Residence - Category D (Spouse of Citizen)
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Permanent Residence - Category D (Spouse of Citizen)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Permanent residence for spouses of Kenyan citizens who have been married for at least 3 years.

ValidityVaries (No renewal required, permanent status)
ProcessingVaries
Cost100000 KES
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Re-Entry Pass
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Re-Entry Pass

A Re-Entry Pass is an endorsement issued to holders of a valid Dependant’s Pass, allowing them to temporarily leave Kenya and return without invalidating their residency status.

Validity2 years
Processing7-21 days
Cost5000 KES
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Referred Visa
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Referred Visa

A Referred Visa is a category for nationals of specific countries, stateless persons, or individuals for whom there is a security or administrative concern. These applications must be referred to the Director of Immigration Services in Nairobi for approval before a visa can be issued.

Validity3 months
Processing1-2 months
Cost51 USD
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Research Pass
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Research Pass

Authorization for foreign nationals affiliated with recognized research institutions to conduct academic or scientific research in Kenya, valid for the duration of the research project.

ValidityVaries (Duration of research or internship program)
ProcessingVaries
Cost100 USD
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Special Pass (Pasi Maalum)
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Special Pass (Pasi Maalum)

Temporary authorization for up to 6 months for foreign nationals to conduct business, trade, or professional activities in Kenya while a work permit application is processed or for short-term engagements.

Validity6 months
Processing14-42 days
Cost200 USD
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Student Pass (Pasi ya Mwanafunzi)
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Student Pass (Pasi ya Mwanafunzi)

Authorization for foreign nationals admitted to recognized educational or training institutions in Kenya, valid for the duration of the course and renewable; fee USD 100/year for non-EAC nationals, free for EAC.

ValidityVaries (Valid for length of academic program)
ProcessingVaries
Cost100 USD
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Transit Pass
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Transit Pass

Authorization for foreign nationals transiting through Kenya to a third country, valid for up to 72 hours.

Validity3 days
Processing1-2 days
Cost21 USD
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Volunteer Special Pass
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Volunteer Special Pass

Special pass issued to foreign nationals volunteering with registered NGOs, charitable organizations, or community projects in Kenya for a limited period.

Validity6 months
Processing14-42 days
Cost200 USD
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Work Permit Class B - Agriculture and Animal Husbandry (Kibali cha Kazi Daraja B)
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Work Permit Class B - Agriculture and Animal Husbandry (Kibali cha Kazi Daraja B)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Permit for foreign nationals engaged in agriculture, horticulture, dairy farming, or animal husbandry, requiring a land lease and government authorization.

ValidityVaries (Renewable, effective December 2024 at new fee structure)
ProcessingVaries
Cost20000 KES
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eTA — Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) - Medical Treatment
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eTA — Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) - Medical Treatment

Pre-travel authorization for foreign nationals seeking medical treatment in Kenya, valid 90 days.

ValidityVaries (Maximum time allowed outside airport for transit passengers)
ProcessingVaries
Cost30 USD
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eVisa - Multiple Entry
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eVisa - Multiple Entry

Multiple entry eVisa for frequent travelers to Kenya. Valid for multiple entries and exits within validity period.

Validity1 year
ProcessingVaries
Cost100 USD
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