Permit Class
Class C: Professional Permit
Review qualification criteria, requirements, fees, bonds, payment methods, and important notes.
Before You Apply
- Review the application disclaimer for a smooth process.
- Follow the outlined application steps.
Who Qualifies
- Possesses the prescribed qualification.
- Has sufficient capital and resources.
- Registered with the professional body in their country.
- Practice will benefit Kenya.
Required Documents
- Fill and sign the online Form 25.
- Print the completed form at the end of the application.
- Two detailed and signed cover letters addressed to the Director of Immigration Services.
- Copy of a valid national passport.
- Two recent passport-size colored photos.
- Current immigration status if in the country.
- Documents in foreign languages must be translated.
- Copy of any previous permits or passes.
- KRA certificate.
- Company registration certificates.
- Tax compliance certificate from KRA for renewals.
- Proof of membership to the prescribed profession.
- Copies of certified academic and professional certificates.
- Curriculum vitae (CV).
- Copy of PIN certificate.
Fees
- Processing fees (Non-refundable): Kshs. 20,000/=.
- Issuance Fees (Payable upon approval): Kshs. 250,000/= per year.
- Payment through the provided online module.
- East African Community citizens (Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi) are exempt.
Modes of Payment
- Mpesa
- Airtel money
- Bank transfer
Bonds
- Security Bond and Security Bond payment receipt to be submitted.
Important Notes
- Renewal requirement of Tax Compliant Certificate for both employer and applicant.
- Payments must be made through the provided online module.
- Knowingly misleading an Immigration Officer is an offense.
- Notification of approval is void if fees are not paid within 30 days.
- Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
- Additional documents may be requested.
- All East African Community citizens are exempt from certain fees.
- Employers must report the cessation of employment within 15 days.