Class A: Prospecting
For individuals involved in mineral prospecting or mining in Kenya.
Requirements:
Necessary licenses
Minimum USD 100,000 capital
Class C: Prescribed Profession
For professionals intending to practice in Kenya.
Requirements:
Proof of membership in the profession
Academic and professional qualifications
Class F: Specific Manufacturing
For individuals or partners engaging in specific manufacturing in Kenya.
Requirements:
Minimum USD 100,000 investment capital
Company registration certificate
Class I: Religious/Charitable Activities
For members of approved missionary societies involved in charitable activities in Kenya.
Requirements:
Organization registration certificate
Applicant's academic and professional certificates
Class K: Ordinary Residents
Class M: Refugees
For individuals granted refugee status in Kenya, including spouses.
Requirements:
UNHCR recognition
No permit fees (Gratis)
Classes of Passes:
Student Pass:
Issued to individuals seeking education or training in Kenya.
Requirements:
Application form
Forwarding letter from the institution
School registration copy if new
Dependent Pass:
Issued to dependents of Kenyan residents or individuals covered under specific legal exemptions.
Requirements:
Birth/marriage certificate
Application form
Special Pass:
For individuals employed by a specific employer for short-term work (up to three months).
Requirements:
Specific employment details
Class B: Agriculture and Animal Husbandry
For individuals investing in agriculture and animal husbandry.
Requirements:
Proof of land ownership/leasehold
Relevant licenses and capital
Class D: Employment
For individuals offered specific employment by a specific employer.
Requirements:
Academic/professional certificates
Kenyan understudy details
Class G: Specific Trade, Business, or Consultancy
For individuals engaging in business, consultancy, or trade (excluding prescribed professions).
Requirements:
Proof of minimum USD 100,000 investment
Company registration or incorporation
Class K: Ordinary Residents
For persons with assured income from outside Kenya who do not seek employment.
Requirements:
Proof of USD 24,000 annual assured income
Must be 35 years or older
Class K: Ordinary Residents
For persons with assured income from outside Kenya who do not seek employment.
Requirements:
Proof of USD 24,000 annual assured income
Must be 35 years or older
permanent residence
Assists individuals in applying for permanent residency in Kenya.
work permits
Supports foreign professionals in obtaining work permits to legally work in Kenya.
Visa
Helps clients obtain tourist, business, or student visas for Kenya.
