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==Procedure==
'''Apply In-Person:''' 
#To apply for work permit in Kenya, the applicant needs to make an application to the Director of Immigration through the Directorate of Immigration and Citizens Service [https://dis.ecitizen.go.ke/ online portal].
#The first step is to register with the Kenya electronic Foreign Nationals Services (eFNS) portal through the following [https://fns.immigration.go.ke/account/login.html eFNS Online Platform].
#Click on the [https://fns.immigration.go.ke/account/register.html Create an Account] button to register.
#The applicant needs to fill in their personal information to register for an eFNS account.
#Once the applicant has registered to the eFNS platform, they need to login to their eFNS account to make the application.
#Once logged in click on “Submit new application” link on Submit applications tab to make the application.
#This will direct the applicant to the next page where they should make their next selection. Under the Permit and Passes Service Section, click on the “Apply Now” link in the Permit Issuance/ Renewal Tab.
#This will direct the applicant to next page; here the applicant should read the instructions carefully; and click on the “Learn More” button under the Class of work permit they want to acquire.
#Click on the “Apply Now” button which will direct the applicant to the online application form.
#Fill in the online application form with all the required details and upload supporting documents. These details include:-
#*Application type (new application or renewal)
#*Full names
#*Marital status
#*Gender
#*Passport ( number, date of issue, expiry date )
#*Date and place of birth
#*Nationality (at birth, present)
#*Country of residence
#*Contact information (phone number, postal address, physical address )
#*Current immigration status
#*Upload Passport photo.
#*Gratis status (All citizens of the East Africa Community (Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi) can attach their valid passport as evidence.) ,then click on the “Save” button
#This will lead the applicant to the next page where they are supposed to:-
#*Give details of every dependant they have
#*List permits that they have previously held
#*List previous applications which have been declined
#After filling the required details accordingly, click the “Proceed” button at the bottom left of this page for the next step.
#This will lead the appplicant to the next page (PART II of Form 25) which is to be completed in respect to the employment to be undertaken. The information include:-
#*Proposed place of business /nature of work
#*Name of business
#*Type of Business
#*Business/ employer Physical Address
#*Available Capital (KSH)
#*Details of capital/Income available
#*Sources of Income
#*Present locality of capital
#*Technical or Professional qualifications
#*Details activity to engage in
#*Details of any license and/or registration required to qualify for the class of permit
#*(Attach ( Proof of available Capita / Academic Qualifications and experience/ Technical qualifications and Experience)
#Make sure to fill all the required details in this form then click “Save & proceed Button”. This will finalise the application and will direct the ap[plicant to the next page where they are supposed to give details regarding
#*Academic Qualifications(Give full details and attach certificates and testimonials)
#*Technical qualifications
#*Previous Work Experience (Attach Evidence)
#*What steps taken to confirm that the skills/qualifications sought are not available locally (Give full details and evidence)
#Make sure to fill in all the required details in this form then click “Proceed” to complete registration.
#After clicking the proceed button the applicant will be directed to the next page where they can print their application form and make payments.
#Once the application is submitted, an invoice will be generated which can seen by clicking on "Dashboard" then selecting the "Payments" Tab.
#Click on the “wallet icon” to make the payment via the provided payment methods. The work permit fee depends on the class of permit applied for. Details on the fees to be paid are in the “Fee” section of this page.
#Print the payment acknowledgement receipt and the online application form and present them to the Immigration Headquarters Offices in Nyayo House Nairobi or their regional offices for processing.
#*Make sure to present all the required documents to the immigration offices. A list of the required documents are in the “Documents” Section of this page.
#The applicant shall receive automatic notifications via email and on their online account about the progress of their application.
#Upon approval of the application, the applicant will be required to pay an issuance fee. This fee is to be paid annually for the renewal of the permit.
#After payment of the issuance fee the applicant will receive notification on how to collect their permit through their eFNS account.
#Print a copy of the work permit and preserve it for reference.
 
==Required Documents==
*Duly filled and signed Form 25 online form.
*Two copies of detailed and signed cover letter from the employer / organization, 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
*Copy of any previous permit(s) and or pass(es) held
*Copy of license held
*Registration certificate of the Company
*Memorandum of Understanding
*Articles of Association
*Signed audited accounts for the last one year (for renewals)
*Copy of PIN certificate
*Tax compliance certificate from KRA (for renewals)
*Certificate of Incorporation of the company
*Documents in foreign languages should be translated into English by either the Embassy, Public Notary, or authorized /recognized institution
 
 
==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''Department of Immigration Services - Head Office''' 
Nyayo house 
Passport Section Ground Floor, 
Kenyatta Avenue/ Uhuru Highway 
P.O. Box 30191, 00100 Nairobi. 
Tel: +254-20-2222022, +254-20-2217544,+254-20-2218833 
Email: dis@immigration.go.ke 
Website:[http://immigration.go.ke/contact-us/ Ministy of Immigration Contacts] 
 
'''electronic Foreign Nationals Services (eFNS)''': [https://fns.immigration.go.ke/ Link] 
 
==Eligibility==
*Anyone who wants to work on Kenya or carry out investment in Kenya is eligible to make this application.
 
 
==Fees==

*Processing fee - Kshs. 10,000 non-refundable.
*Permit Issuance fee- Kshs. 200,000 per year.
*East Africa Community Member States – Gratis (free od charge).
 
 
==Validity==
*Validity of the work permit is one year .

 
 
==Documents to Use==
Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links

 
==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

 
 
==Processing Time==
*The process takes about 14 days for the process to complete.

 
==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type="website">video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the "&" inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M" Video ID is "Y0US7oR_t3M".

 
==Instructions==
*All applications are made and submitted online accompanied by all the necessary requirements which should be uploaded.

 
==Required Information==
*Full names
*Contact information
*Travel details /Expected arrival /Location of arrival /Return trip date
*Travel purpose
*First overnight stay in Kenya
*Type of accommodation
*Passport information/ Travel document / Nationality /Nationality at birth /Passport number
*Country of birth Marital status
*Profession information
*Travel group information
*Previous application details
 
 
==Need for the Document==

*The work permit allows the holder to work in Kenya.
*It’s illegal for a Non –Kenyan citizen to take up employment in Kenya without a work permit.

 
 
==Information which might help==
*A Work Permit is a document issued by the Director of Immigration Services, to enable a foreign national (s) enter Kenya and engage in trade, prospecting, farming, business, professional employment, missionary activities or even reside in Kenya.
*The Director issues Work/Residence permits upon the recommendation of the Permit Determination Committee, an inter-ministerial Committee appointed by the Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government .
*Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Director regarding work/residence permit applications, may appeal to the Cabinet Secretary, for review of the decision.

 
==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

 
 
==External Links==
*[https://www.refworld.org/pdfid/5ebd10194.pdf Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act]
 
==Others==
There are various classes of permits as provided for under Section 36(1), as read with the seventh schedule of the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Regulations, 2012 as listed below:- 

 
'''Class A: Prospecting and mining (KEP/A)'''
*This permit is issued to a person who intends to engage, whether alone or in partnership, in prospecting for minerals or mining in Kenya.

 
'''Class B: Agriculture and animal husbandry (KEP/B)'''
*This permit is issued to a person who intends to engage, whether alone or in partnership, in the business of agriculture or animal husbandry in Kenya.

 
'''Class C: Prescribed profession (KEP/C)'''
*This permit is issued to a person who is a member of a prescribed profession who intends to practice that profession, whether alone or in partnership, in Kenya.

 
'''Class D: Employment (KEP/D)'''
*This permit is issued to a person who is offered specific employment by a specific employer, the government of Kenya or any other person or authority under the control of the Government or an approved technical aid scheme under the United Nations Organization or some other approved Agency (not being an exempted person under section 34 (3), who is in possession of skills or qualifications that are not available in Kenya and whose engagement in that employment will be of benefit to Kenya.

 
'''Class F: Specific manufacturing (KEP/F)'''
*This permit is issued to a person who intends to engage, whether alone or in partnership, in a specific manufacture in Kenya.

 
'''Class G: Specific trade, business or consultancy (KEP/G)'''
*This permit is issued to a person who intends to engage, whether alone or in partnership, in a specific trade, business, consultancy or profession (other than a prescribed profession) in Kenya.

 
'''Class I: Approved religious or charitable activities (KEP/I)'''
*This permit is issued to a person who is a member of an institution registered under the Society's Act who is engaged as a missionary, Member of a company limited by guarantee, Member of a trust registered under the Trustees Act and is approved by the Government of Kenya, and whose presence in Kenya will be of benefit to Kenya.

 
'''Class K: Ordinary residents (KEP/K)'''
*This permit is issued to a person who is not less that thirty-five years of age; and has in his own right and at his full and free disposition an assured annual income of not less than the prescribed amount that is derived from sources other than any such employment, occupation, trade, business or profession.

 
'''Class M: Refugees (KEP/M)'''
*This permit is issued to a person who has been granted refugee status in Kenya in accordance with the refugee law of Kenya and any spouse of such a refugee who intends to take up employment or engage in a specific occupation, trade, business or profession.

 
'''Exemption'''
*This is issued to any person or class or description of persons, exempted by the Cabinet Secretary from the provisions of obtaining a work permit by notice in the Gazette. (Section 34 (3)(g) of the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act, 2011).
 

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