HOW TO APPLY FOR A WORK PERMIT IN KENYA
How to Apply For a Work Permit in Kenya? – Starting a business in Kenya can be a daring task without enlisting professional help from a business consultant. There are a number of ‘hoops’ that must be circumnavigated and the process can be time consuming and a distraction from the all important task of establishing your business.
Below are the answers on How to Apply For a Work Permit in Kenya
| Work Permit Class | Eligible Persons | Requirements | Processing Fee | Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Persons intending to engage in prospecting for Minerals or Mining | – Applicants should have the necessary Mining licenses and Registrations. – For renewals current license held for prospecting Minerals and copy of PIN is required. – Proof of Sufficient Capital or Resources for Investment. |
KSH 10,000 | KSH 100,000 |
| B | Persons wishing to invest in Agriculture and Animal Husbandry | – Proof of land ownership or leasehold interest in land for the purpose. – Proof of Capital available for the purpose. – Clearance from Relevant Bodies. – For renewals current license held for Agribusiness and copy of PIN is required. |
KSH 10,000 | KSH 100,000 |
| D | Persons offered specific employment by a specific employer who is qualified to undertake that employment. | – Copies of academic/professional certificates along with the CV. – Evidence that the organization failed to fill the vacancy from the local labor market. – Form 25 dully filled, signed and sealed by the company. |
KSH 10,000 | KSH 100,000 |
| G | Investors in Specific Trade, Business or Consultancy | – Documentary proof of Capital to be invested/already invested minimum of 100,000 US dollars or equivalent in any other currency. – Registration Certificate of the Company OR Certificate of incorporation. – Copies of personal and company PIN (Personal Identification Number) if business is running. – For renewals; audited accounts for previous 2 years and a certificate of tax compliance from the Kenya Revenue Authority. |
KSH 10,000 | KSH 100,000 |
| I | Issued to persons in the Country for Religious or Charitable Purposes. | – A copy of registration certificate of the organization. – Academic and professional certificates of the applicant. |
KSH 10,000 | KSH 100,000 |
| K | Persons who have an assured income derived from sources outside and undertakes not to accept paid employment of any kind. | – Documentary proof of assured income is required for Class K. | KSh 10,000 | KSH 100,000 |
| M | Work permit issued to Conventional Refugees. | – Recognition letters from UNHCR and Department of Refugee Affairs | – Processing Fee Gratis. | – Permit is issued Gratis |
| SPECIAL PASS | – Persons given specific employment by specific employer for a short duration not exceeding three (3) months | – Forwarding letter from institution/applicant | KSH 15,000 Per Month |
Work Permits processing may at times take about 3 months and hence we always advice our clients to apply for a work permit jointly with a Special Pass because a special pass takes about 1 Week to process meaning you can start working in Kenya immediately after lodging the application as you wait for the completion of the work permit application process.
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