WORK / ENTRY PERMITS

• Which permit is required if you wish to reside in Kenya without engaging in employment or any work, paid or unpaid?
  Apply for a Class K permit directly to the Director of Immigration Services, Immigration Department. You will be required to provide evidence that you have enough resources to reside in Kenya without being employed, i.e. in the form of savings, pension or other income from legal sources.
   
• Which permit do you require if engaging in voluntary work without pay (e.g. for an NGO or school)?
  Apply for a Class A permit directly to the Director of Immigration Services, Immigration Department, before going to Kenya, preferably though the organization that will employ you. A permit is required regardless of the duration of the voluntary work.
   
• Which permit is required if you intend to work in Kenya on a paid basis, either for an employer or in business/trade?
  Apply for the relevant permit directly to the Director of Immigration Services, Immigration Department, before going to Kenya, preferably though the employer/business contact in Kenya. For more information on investment in Kenya, check the "Investment, Trade & Agriculture" section of the website.
   
• How can you obtain the entry permit form?
  It can be provided by the Embassy on request, or downloaded from this site. Check the "Permits, licences & passes" section of the website for more information.
   
• Is a visa sufficient if you go to Kenya for specific purposes such as study, internship or filming?
  No, you also need to obtain a "special/pupil's pass". This can either be obtained on arrival at the airport, upon presentation of the relevant permit/licence, or at the Immigration Department in Nairobi/Mombasa. Check the "Permits, licences & passes" section of the website for more information.
   
• Should money be sent to the Director of Immigration Services with the application form?
  No. The Immigration Office will advise when and how much money to pay after the permit application is approved.