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Work permit for foreign nationals in mining and mineral prospecting operations. Requires mining license and minimum USD 100,000 capital.

Permit for foreign nationals investing in agriculture, horticulture, dairy, or livestock farming. Minimum USD 100,000 investment required.

Work permit for professionals in prescribed fields (medical, legal, engineering, etc.) practicing their profession in Kenya.

Work permit for foreign nationals offered specific employment with a Kenyan employer, government agency, UN, or approved organization. Requires skills unavailable locally.

Work permit for foreign nationals engaged in manufacturing operations in Kenya. Requires licenses and capital investment.

Permit for foreign entrepreneurs starting or investing in a business in Kenya. Requires minimum USD 100,000 investment and business registration.

Work permit for missionaries and religious workers involved in preaching and religious activities with approved organizations. Valid 2 years, renewable.

Permit for persons with assured annual income from sources outside Kenya (pensions, investments, annuities). Not for employment.

Retirement visa for persons 35+ with assured annual income of USD 24,000+ from external sources. Allows long-term residence without employment.

Permit for persons not in employment with 10+ years continuous residence history in Kenya under previous permit classes.

Work permit for persons granted refugee status in Kenya. Allows employment or business engagement.

New visa for remote workers earning from foreign sources. Requires USD 55,000 annual income from outside Kenya. No local employment allowed.

Work permit for members of prescribed professions working with religious or charitable organizations not directly involved in preaching.

Visa for holders of official/service passports on official duty, or ordinary passport holders granted visa on grounds of international courtesy at Director's discretion.

Visa for holders of diplomatic passports traveling on official government duties. Issued free of charge for single or multiple entries.

Joint tourist visa for travel within Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda. Valid for 90 days with multiple entries. Ideal for regional tourism exploration.

Electronic Travel Authorization for short-term tourism, business activities, educational pursuits, health visits, or transiting through Kenya. Single entry valid for 90 days. Mandatory for most nationalities since January 2024.

eTA for passengers transiting through Kenya with layover. Valid for up to 72 hours stay outside airport. Applies to those not departing on same aircraft.

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

Traditional single entry eVisa for tourism, business, or other short-term purposes. Issued online via eCitizen portal.

Long-term residency status granting indefinite stay and work rights. Multiple pathways available: work permit holders (7+ years), spouses of Kenyans, ex-citizens, and children of Kenyans.

Pass for international researchers and interns conducting research or internship activities at approved Kenyan institutions. Valid up to 12 months.

Pass for international students pursuing full-time academic studies at approved Kenyan educational institutions.