# 🇰🇪 Kenya — visa routes

> Verified visa and immigration data for Kenya from VisaPassage.
> Canonical page: https://visapassage.com/destinations/kenya

20 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review.

## Short visits by passport

- **United States**: eTA required · apply before travel
- **United Kingdom**: eTA required · apply before travel
- **Germany**: eTA required · apply before travel
- **India**: eTA required · apply before travel
- **Canada**: eTA required · apply before travel
- **Australia**: eTA required · apply before travel

Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports.

## Visit

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) — Visitor / Tourism | Travel authorisation · typically eligible | 90 days | $30 | — | 3 days |
| Kenya eTA — Transit | Travel authorisation · typically eligible | 3 days | $30 | — | 3 days |
| Kenya eTA — Business Visit | Travel authorisation · typically eligible | 90 days | $30 | — | 3 days |
| Kenya eTA — Medical Treatment | Travel authorisation · typically eligible | 90 days | $30 | — | 3 days |

- **Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) — Visitor / Tourism** — Key documents: Passport, Passport-style photo / selfie, eTA online application, Travel itinerary, Proof of accommodation, Payment method · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: etakenya.go.ke
- **Kenya eTA — Transit** — Key documents: Passport, Passport-style photo / selfie, eTA online application, Onward ticket, Payment method · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: etakenya.go.ke
- **Kenya eTA — Business Visit** — Key documents: Passport, Passport-style photo / selfie, eTA online application, Company invitation letter, Proof of accommodation, Payment method · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: etakenya.go.ke
- **Kenya eTA — Medical Treatment** — Key documents: Passport, Passport-style photo / selfie, eTA online application, Medical / hospital letter, Proof of accommodation, Payment method · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: etakenya.go.ke

## Study & Training

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Kenya Student / Research / Internship Pass | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $100 | — | — |

- **Kenya Student / Research / Internship Pass** — Key documents: Form 30 application, Institution cover letter, Passport, Passport photographs, Admission / enrolment proof, Police Clearance Certificate, Sponsor / proof of funds · Rights: Study: Authorises enrolled study, internship or research at the approved institution. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: fns.immigration.go.ke

## Work & Self-Employment

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Kenya Work Permit Class N (Digital Nomad) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $200 | — | — |
| Class G Permit (specific trade, business or consultancy) | Available | — | — | — | — |
| Kenya Work Permit Class C (Prescribed Profession) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | KES 20,000 | — | — |
| Kenya Work Permit Class D (Specific Employment) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | KES 20,000 | — | — |
| Kenya Special Pass (Short-Term Work / Interim) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 180 days | $200 | — | — |

- **Kenya Work Permit Class N (Digital Nomad)** — Key documents: Form 25 application, Passport, Proof of remote work, Proof of income, Proof of accommodation, Embassy no-objection / clean record · Rights: Work: Remote work for a foreign employer/clients only; no work for a Kenya-domiciled employer. · Family: Accompanying family apply for Dependant Passes. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: fns.immigration.go.ke
- **Class G Permit (specific trade, business or consultancy)** — Foreign entrepreneurs investing in a specific trade, business or consultancy in Kenya (typically proof of about USD 100,000 capital) can obtain a Class G work permit, issued for 1-2 years and renewable (KES 250,000/year). · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.go.ke
- **Kenya Work Permit Class C (Prescribed Profession)** — Key documents: Form 25 application, Passport, Passport photographs, Professional registration, Academic / professional certificates, Curriculum vitae, Tax Compliance Certificate, Processing fee receipt · Rights: Work: Authorises practice of the named prescribed profession. · Residency after 7 years · Family: Spouse and children apply for Dependant Passes. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: fns.immigration.go.ke
- **Kenya Work Permit Class D (Specific Employment)** — Key documents: Form 25 application, Employer cover letters, Passport, Passport photographs, Academic / professional certificates, Company registration & Tax Compliance, Form 27 employment report · Rights: Work: Authorises work only in the specified employment with the named employer. · Residency after 7 years · Family: Spouse and children apply for Dependant Passes linked to the permit holder. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: fns.immigration.go.ke
- **Kenya Special Pass (Short-Term Work / Interim)** — Key documents: Form 32 application, Cover letter, Passport, Passport photographs, Organisation registration · Rights: Work: Permits short-term business, trade or professional activity for the approved period only. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: fns.immigration.go.ke

## Invest & Capital

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Class K Permit (Ordinary Resident) | Available | — | — | — | — |
| Kenya Work Permit Class B (Agriculture and Animal Husbandry) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | KES 20,000 | — | — |
| Kenya Work Permit Class A (Prospecting and Mining) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | KES 20,000 | — | — |
| Kenya Work Permit Class F (Specific Manufacturing) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | KES 20,000 | — | — |
| Kenya Work Permit Class G (Trade, Business or Consultancy / Investor) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | KES 20,000 | — | — |

- **Class K Permit (Ordinary Resident)** — Persons aged 35+ with assured annual income of at least US$24,000 from non-employment sources (pension, annuity, investments) remitted to Kenya can obtain an ordinary resident permit that prohibits any local work; serves both retirees and passive-income holders. · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.go.ke
- **Kenya Work Permit Class B (Agriculture and Animal Husbandry)** — Key documents: Form 25 application, Passport, Passport photographs, Proof of land interest, Proof of capital, Tax Compliance Certificate, Processing fee receipt · Rights: Work: Authorises the agricultural or animal-husbandry enterprise. · Residency after 7 years · Family: Spouse and children apply for Dependant Passes. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: fns.immigration.go.ke
- **Kenya Work Permit Class A (Prospecting and Mining)** — Key documents: Form 25 application, Passport, Passport photographs, Prospecting / mining licences, Proof of capital, Tax Compliance Certificate, Processing fee receipt · Rights: Work: Authorises the licensed prospecting or mining activity. · Residency after 7 years · Family: Spouse and children apply for Dependant Passes linked to the permit holder. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: fns.immigration.go.ke
- **Kenya Work Permit Class F (Specific Manufacturing)** — Key documents: Form 25 application, Passport, Passport photographs, Company registration documents, Proof of capital, Tax Compliance Certificate, Processing fee receipt · Rights: Work: Authorises the specified manufacturing enterprise. · Residency after 7 years · Family: Spouse and children apply for Dependant Passes. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: fns.immigration.go.ke
- **Kenya Work Permit Class G (Trade, Business or Consultancy / Investor)** — Key documents: Form 25 & Form 27, Passport, Passport photographs, Proof of capital, Company documents, PIN & Tax Compliance Certificate, Bank statement verification, Processing fee receipt · Rights: Work: Authorises the named trade, business, consultancy or profession. · Residency after 7 years · Family: Spouse and children apply for Dependant Passes linked to the permit holder. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: fns.immigration.go.ke

## Retire & Lifestyle

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Kenya Work Permit Class K (Ordinary Resident — Private Means / Retirement) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | KES 20,000 | — | — |

- **Kenya Work Permit Class K (Ordinary Resident — Private Means / Retirement)** — Key documents: Form 25 application, Passport, Passport photographs, Proof of assured income, Tax Compliance Certificate, Processing fee receipt · Rights: Residency after 7 years · Family: Spouse and children apply for Dependant Passes. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: fns.immigration.go.ke

## Family & Origin

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Kenya Dependant's Pass | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | KES 20,000 | — | — |

- **Kenya Dependant's Pass** — Key documents: Form 28 application, Cover letter, Passport / ID of both parties, Passport photographs, Relationship documents, Proof of support / income · Rights: Residency: A spouse/dependant of a permanent resident or citizen may have a separate route to residence under the relevant category. · Family: Issued specifically to a spouse, child or dependant of the principal. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: fns.immigration.go.ke

## Special Categories

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Kenya Work Permit Class I (Approved Religious Activities / Missionary) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | KES 20,000 | — | — |
| Kenya Work Permit Class M (Refugees) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |
| Kenya Permanent Residence (Lawful Residents — Category B) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | KES 50,000 | — | — |

- **Kenya Work Permit Class I (Approved Religious Activities / Missionary)** — Key documents: Form 25 application, Passport, Passport photographs, Institution cover letters, Institution registration certificate, Ordination / training credentials, Tax Compliance Certificate · Rights: Work: Authorises approved religious work for the registered institution only. · Residency after 7 years · Family: Spouse and children apply for Dependant Passes. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: fns.immigration.go.ke
- **Kenya Work Permit Class M (Refugees)** — Key documents: Form 25 application, Passport, Passport photographs, Refugee Affairs recommendation, Cover letters · Rights: Work: Authorises employment or occupation for recognised refugees and their spouses. · Family: A refugee's spouse is covered; dependants' status follows refugee law. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: fns.immigration.go.ke
- **Kenya Permanent Residence (Lawful Residents — Category B)** — Key documents: Online application, Passport, Passport photographs, Copies of all Kenya permits, Certificate of good conduct, Tax Compliance Certificate, Alien / foreigner certificate, Cover letter · Rights: Work: Permanent residents may live and work in Kenya without a separate work permit. · Study: May study without a separate student pass. · Residency: This is the permanent-residence status itself; citizenship may be pursued separately under nationality law. · Family: Spouse and dependent children of an approved principal may apply individually. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.go.ke

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