Permit Class
Class G: Investor Permit
Review application requirements, fees, payment methods, and notes.
Overview
- Original Authorization Letter for KenyaLink Facilitators Limited (if using their services).
- Copy of Immigration Status if currently in Kenya.
- Form 25 duly filled and signed, stamped by the company.
- Bank Verification Application form duly filled and signed.
- Original covering letter on company letterhead addressing THE DIRECTOR OF IMMIGRATION SERVICES.
- Specifies company details, applicant's designation, job activities, and how business benefits Kenya.
- Two recent passport-size photographs (not older than 6 months).
- Copy of passport (biographical page).
Requirements
- Certified proof of capital investment (minimum USD 100,000 or equivalent in any currency).
- Placed in a local account in the applicant's or company's name.
- Certified copy of registration certificate or certificate of incorporation.
- Certified copies of Memorandum of Understanding.
- Certified copies of Articles of Association.
- Copies of company PIN if applicable.
- Copy/details of required license/registration for the business.
- Proof of obtaining or ability to obtain such license/registration.
- ORIGINAL clearance letter from other regulatory bodies if applicable.
- For renewals: signed audited accounts for the last tax year.
- For renewals: copy of Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority.
- For renewals: list of Kenyans already employed.
- Submit Security Bond and Security Bond receipt after payment.
- Once payments are submitted, the final permit will be processed and endorsed in the applicant’s passport after a few days.
Fees & Payment
- Processing fee: KES 20,000 (non-refundable).
- Issuance fee: KES 250,000 per year.
- Payment only after permit approval with a grace period of a month.
- Modes of payment: Mpesa, Airtel Money, Bank Transfer.
Downloads
Notes
- Renewal requirement of Tax Compliant Certificate for both employer and applicant.
- It is an offence for a person to knowingly mislead an Immigration Officer.
- Additional documents may be requested.
- EAC citizens are exempt from certain fees.
- Employers must report cessation within 15 days.