Immigration

The Directorate of Immigration and Registration of person is responsible for the issuance of the following:

Visas
Foreign national (Alien) registration certificates.
Permits and passes.

Foreign national registration

All foreigners who have been residing in Kenya for a continuous period of at least 3 months and have a work permit or a dependant pass or permanent residence are required to be registered and issued with an alien card. The alien card serves as an identification document during their stay in the country.

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Work permits

There are several classes of permits and passes which are all issued by the Immigration Department. Investors registered with KenInvest may use its facilitation services (click here to access facilitation procedures for work permits)

Investors in prospecting and mining

Investors in agriculture and animal husbandry

Individuals who intend to engage in a prescribed profession

For employees offered employment by a specific employer

Investors in manufacturing sector

Investors who intend to engage in specific business,trade or consultancy

For a member of a missionary society approved by the Government of Kenya

Foreign employees offered employment for not more than 3 months

For students and pupils

This is a document issued to a foreigner who is dependent on the applicant. The applicant must be a Kenyan or a holder of a valid entry permit or an exempted person under the Immunities Act

Under the Kenya Citizen and Immigration Regulations 2012 foreign citizens may be required to execute a security bond before they can be issued with a work permit. The bond can be in the form of a deposit or bankers / insurance guarantee.

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Entry visas

Single entry visa allows one to enter Kenya once for sightseeing and short term business purposes. The visa is valid for three months and allows a re-entry to Kenya from Tanzania and Uganda

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