Kenya passes: full application handling
The same full handling as our work permits, for students, families and short assignments.
What's included
- Eligibility check and document checklist
- Application preparation and eFNS submission
- Application monitoring and updates
- KRA tax registration, where needed
- Bank account opening
- Alien card application, biometrics and printing
- Security bond service
- Decision and collection guidance
Choose your pass
Documents and government feesStudent pass
For international students admitted to a Kenyan school, college or university.
- Passport bio data page and a passport-size photo
- Letter of admission from the school
- Certificate of registration of the school
- Proof of financial capacity (self-sponsored or sponsored)
- Criminal record check
- Previous education certificates
Government fees, paid to the State Department for Immigration and Citizen Services. We confirm the exact amounts when we review your application.
Dependant's pass
For the spouse and children of a Kenyan citizen, or of a work permit or permanent residence holder.
- Passport bio data page and a passport-size photo
- Marriage or birth certificate showing the relationship
- The principal holder's permit, residence or Kenyan ID
- Cover letter from the principal holder
- Current immigration status, if you are in Kenya
Government fees, paid to the State Department for Immigration and Citizen Services. We confirm the exact amounts when we review your application.
Special pass
Short-term permission to work or stay while a permit is processed, or for a specific short assignment.
- Passport bio data page and a passport-size photo
- Cover letter explaining the purpose and length of stay
- Letter from the host organization
- Current immigration status, if you are in Kenya
Government fees, paid to the State Department for Immigration and Citizen Services. We confirm the exact amounts when we review your application.
Notes for applicants
- Make sure your postal address is correct, with the postal code included.
- All documents must be in English, or translated into English by the relevant embassy or an authorised organization.
- Citizens of the East African Community (Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi) are exempt from permit processing and issuance fees.
Looking at a long stay? A student pass often follows a school placement; working families usually start with a work permit. See all government fees.
