Work/Entry Permit
Please note that all non-Kenyan citizens must be in possession of an entry/work permit or exemption, issued by the Office of the Director of Immigration Services, before they can take up employment in Kenya, whether paid or unpaid.
Non-Kenyans wanting to carry out short term business assignments like assembling machinery, maintenance or performance whether paid or unpaid must obtain a Kenya Special Pass from The Director of Immigration Services.
Non-Kenyan students intending to pursue studies in Kenya at any level including internships, must obtain a Kenya Pupils Pass from the Director of Immigration Services before embarking on their studies.
Applications for issue of entry/work permits and Kenya Pupils Passes are not processed at this Mission.
They should be addressed to:
Director of Immigration Services
Department of Immigration
Nyayo House
PO Box 30191
Nairobi
Kenya
Tel: +245-20-222022
Fax: +254-20-220731
- Download
application form & additional
information on entry permits. (
PDF:38KB) - List
of fees for all classes of permits. (PDF:19KB)
All voluntary workers, students, employees, business-people and residents staying for more than three months MUST register their presence at the Alien Section of the nearest Ministry of Immigration office, Department of Immigration Services.