Permit Category

Exemptions

Requirements For New Applications:

Duly filled and signed Form 25 online form. You will print out the form at the end of the application.
Two copies of detailed and signed cover letter from the employer/organization/ self, addressed to the Director of Immigration Services
Copy of a valid national passport
Two(2) recent passport size colored photos (for both new and renewal)
Current Immigration status if in the country
Documents in foreign languages should be translated into English by either the Embassy, Public Notary, or authorized /recognized institution
Copy of the gazette notice
Copy of duly signed host country agreement

Renewal requirement of Tax Compliant Certificate for both employer and applicant
It is an offence for a person to knowingly mislead an Immigration Officer (section 53 (1)(a) of Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act, 2011).
Incomplete applications shall not be accepted.
Additional documents may be requested in addition to the listed.
Where the holder of a work permit ceases to engage in the employment in respect of which the work permit was issued, the employer specified in the work permit shall, within fifteen days from the date of such cessation, report, in writing, to the director that the holder has ceased to engage in such employment.
Any employer who contravenes this regulation commits an offence.