Kenya
All Visa Pathways(37 visas)
KenyaClass A — Work Permit Class A - Mining and Prospecting (Kibali cha Kazi Daraja A)
Permit for foreign nationals intending to engage in mineral prospecting or mining operations in Kenya, requiring demonstrable financial capability and relevant expertise.
KenyaClass C — Work Permit Class C - Prescribed Professions (Kibali cha Kazi Daraja C)
Permit for foreign professionals in regulated fields such as medicine, law, engineering, or accounting who are registered with the respective Kenyan professional body.
KenyaClass D — Work Permit Class D - Specific Employment (Kibali cha Kazi Daraja D)
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.
KenyaClass F — Work Permit Class F - Manufacturing (Kibali cha Kazi Daraja F)
Permit for foreign nationals engaged in specific manufacturing activities in Kenya, requiring proof of significant capital investment and expertise in the manufacturing sector.
KenyaClass G — Work Permit Class G - Self-Employment / Freelance
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.
KenyaClass I — Work Permit Class I - Religious and Missionary Activities (Kibali cha Kazi Daraja I)
Permit for non-EAC foreign nationals engaged in missionary work, worship, and religious activities in Kenya.
KenyaClass K — Work Permit Class K - Ordinary Resident / Retiree (Kibali cha Kazi Daraja K)
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.
KenyaClass M — Work Permit Class M - Refugee Employment (Kibali cha Kazi Daraja M)
Permit for persons granted refugee status in Kenya under Kenyan refugee law, and their spouses, who wish to take up employment or engage in business.
KenyaClass 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.
KenyaClass Q — Work Permit Class Q - Charitable Organization Professionals (Kibali cha Kazi Daraja Q)
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.
KenyaClass R — Work Permit Class R - EAC Nationals (Kibali cha Kazi Daraja R)
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.
KenyaCourtesy/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.
KenyaDependent 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.
KenyaDependent 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.
KenyaDiplomatic Visa
Visa issued free of charge to holders of diplomatic passports entering Kenya on official duty or transiting for official business.
KenyaEATV — 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.
KenyaElectronic Travel Authorization (eTA) - Tourism
Mandatory pre-travel authorization for all foreign visitors entering Kenya for tourism, valid for 90 days single entry.
KenyaExemption — 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.
KenyaFive Year Multiple-Entry Electronic Travel Authorization
Five-year digital travel authorization for US passport holders permitting repeated visits to Kenya of up to 90 days each.
KenyaForm 2 — Asylum Seeker Certificate
Temporary identification document issued while a refugee claim is being processed by the Department of Refugee Services, allowing lawful stay in Kenya pending a determination.
KenyaForm 28 — Dependant's Pass
Derivative residence pass for spouses and children of Kenyan work permit holders, permanent residents, or citizens, valid for the duration of the sponsor's status.
KenyaInternship Pass
Authorization for foreign nationals placed with recognized organizations in Kenya for structured internship programs, valid for the duration of the internship.
KenyaKEP/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.
KenyaPermanent Residence - Category A (Ex-Kenyan Citizens)
Permanent residence for former Kenyan citizens who renounced citizenship and cannot hold dual citizenship under their new country's laws.
KenyaPermanent Residence - Category B (Lawful Residents)
Permanent residence for foreign nationals holding work permits for at least 7 years and continuously resident in Kenya for the 3 years preceding application.
KenyaPermanent Residence - Category C (Children Born Abroad)
Permanent residence for children of Kenyan citizens who were born outside Kenya and acquired citizenship of their country of birth.
KenyaPermanent Residence - Category D (Spouse of Citizen)
Permanent residence for spouses of Kenyan citizens who have been married for at least 3 years.
KenyaRe-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.
KenyaReferred 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.
KenyaResearch 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.
KenyaSpecial 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.
KenyaStudent 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.
KenyaTransit Pass
Authorization for foreign nationals transiting through Kenya to a third country, valid for up to 72 hours.
KenyaVolunteer Special Pass
Special pass issued to foreign nationals volunteering with registered NGOs, charitable organizations, or community projects in Kenya for a limited period.
KenyaWork Permit Class B - Agriculture and Animal Husbandry (Kibali cha Kazi Daraja B)
Permit for foreign nationals engaged in agriculture, horticulture, dairy farming, or animal husbandry, requiring a land lease and government authorization.
KenyaeTA — Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) - Medical Treatment
Pre-travel authorization for foreign nationals seeking medical treatment in Kenya, valid 90 days.
KenyaeVisa - Multiple Entry
Multiple entry eVisa for frequent travelers to Kenya. Valid for multiple entries and exits within validity period.