What is a Kenyan Work Permit?
A valid work permit is a necessary document for those who want to enter Kenya as well as live and work there for a specified time period. There are many types of Kenyan work visas. Check them out all and pick the one perfect for your trip.
In some cases, it is possible to get a permanent residency thanks to a work permit, but firstly all the conditions must be met.
What are the Types of Kenya Work Visas and the Requirements?
Class A
This visa class is designed for those who work in the mining sector. In order to get it you need to prepare:
- completed and signed application form
- letter from the employer
- a copy of a passport
- two photos of a face
- immigration status (if in the country)
- Tax Compliance Certificate of the organization
- mining license
- proof of investments
- license and copy of PIN certificate (in case of renewal)
- audited accounts for the last year (in case of renewal).
Class B
A work permit class B is for the ones who work in the agriculture or animal sector. To obtain it is necessary to prepare:
- application form with the provided information
- cover letter
- copy of a passport
- two recent photos
- immigration status
- registration certificate
- proof of land ownership
- bank statement
- copy of PIN certificate
- audited accounts (in case of renewal).
Class C
A class C work permit can be used by a member of a prescribed profession who wants to practice in Kenya. To apply you should have:
- completed application form
- cover letter addressed to the immigration department
- national passport copy
- two colored photos of the applicant’s face
- immigration status
- Tax Compliance Certificate
- proof that the applicant is a member of a prescribed profession
- academic certificates/professional qualifications
- PIN certificate copy.
Class D
A class D work permit is for a skilled person who is offered employment by a company or employer. It is necessary to prepare:
- application form
- cover letter
- valid passport
- two recent photos
- immigration status (if in the country)
- Tax Compliance Certificate
- academic/professional certificate
- CV
- Kenyan understudy name
- copy of certificates, CV, and contacts to the understudy
- organization registration certificate
- clearance letter.
Class F
This Kenya work permit can be used by manufacturing workers. If you want to obtain it, you should gather:
- completed application form
- signed cover letter
- valid passport
- two photos of the face
- immigration status
- certificate of the Tax Compliance
- copy of the license
- proof of funds investment (at least USD 100,000)
- certificate of a company registration
- memorandum of understanding and articles of association
- current accounts (in case of renewal)
- shareholders certificate
- PIN certificate copy.
Class G
This work permit is used in cases of partnerships in a specific business, trade, consultancy, or profession in Kenya. You need to have:
- signed and completed application form
- cover letter
- valid passport
- two face photos
- immigration status (if necessary)
- Tax Compliance Certificate
- proof of investments (at least USD 100,000)
- Certificate of incorporation
- Articles of association and memorandum of understanding
- audited accounts (for renewals)
- copy of the PIN certificate.
Class I
Class I visa is designed for religious/charitable workers. They need to have:
- application form
- cover letter
- valid passport
- two face photos
- immigration status (if necessary)
- Tax Compliance Certificate
- organization’s certificate of registration
- copies of academic/professional certificates.
Class K
It is a permit that allows entry to Kenya for workers with income from outside the country who won’t work there. To obtain it, it is necessary to have:
- completed application form
- cover letter
- copy of a passport
- two photos of the face
- immigration status
- organization Tax Compliance Certificate
- proof of annual income (at least USD 24,000).
Class M
You can obtain a class M permit if you have refugee status in Kenya and would like to take up employment in the country. Besides, you must prepare:
- application form with correct information
- cover letter addressed to the Director General of Immigration Services
- national passport
- two face photos
- immigration status (in case of being in the country)
- company’s Tax Compliance Certificate (or individual Tax Compliance Certificates for renewal)
- recommendation letter.
How to apply for a Kenyan Work Visa?
If you want to apply for a Kenya work permit, generally, you should:
- Check the requirements and gather all necessary documents.
- Visit the website and start an application online.
- Fill in the application form and attach documents.
- Cover the fee.
- Wait for the processing and receive your work permit.
Who can obtain Work Permits?
All people who meet the requirements, apply for a visa, and would like to work in Kenya must obtain a work permit. Check if you can take part in the application process.
