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Permit and Foreigner Certificate

Kenya’s Directorate of Immigration Services administers permits and passes; qualifying longer-term residents may also need a Foreigner Certificate, commonly called an Alien Card.

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How the process works

  1. 1

    Choose the correct permit or pass class.

  2. 2

    Create the required online account.

  3. 3

    Upload sponsor and supporting evidence.

  4. 4

    Complete biometrics or local follow-up if instructed.

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Providers serving Kenya

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Business-immigration and global-mobility support. Listed for Kenya; confirm current local coverage, eligibility, fees and service scope directly with the provider.

Residence permitsRelocation and settlement

Permit and immigration-compliance assistance. Listed for Kenya; confirm current local coverage, eligibility, fees and service scope directly with the provider.

Residence permits

Corporate immigration and relocation coordination. Listed for Kenya; confirm current local coverage, eligibility, fees and service scope directly with the provider.

Company registrationResidence permitsRelocation and settlement