You have built a life in Kenya , perhaps through a marriage to a Kenyan citizen, perhaps through years of residence and work. At some point the question stops being about permits and becomes about belonging, and the answer lies in citizenship by registration. Can I get Kenyan citizenship through marriage? Yes, in defined circumstances. … Read more
Kenya now offers a dedicated route for remote workers. The Digital Nomad Pass allows a foreign national whose income is earned abroad to live in Kenya while working remotely for an employer, clients or a business based outside the country. It answers a question the older permit categories were never designed for: what authorisation fits … Read more
Your Kenyan business has found the right candidate , and the candidate is not Kenyan. Employing a foreign national is routine, but it places specific obligations on the employer, from the first advert through to the last renewal. What must an employer do before hiring a foreign national in Kenya? Work permits under the Kenya … Read more
You have lived and worked in Kenya for years. Your business is here, your family is here, and the rhythm of permit renewals feels increasingly odd. Permanent residency is the status designed for exactly this stage of life , but it has distinct eligibility routes worth understanding first. What is permanent residency in Kenya? Permanent … Read more
Admission to a Kenyan university, college or training institution is step one. Step two is the student pass , the authorisation that allows a foreign national to reside in Kenya for the duration of their studies. Families abroad often plan the first step carefully and the second hardly at all, which is where most difficulties … Read more
Your permit is nearly in hand, and the next question comes from home: can your spouse and children come with you? For most families relocating to Kenya, the answer is a dependent pass , a straightforward document, provided it is handled on the right cycle. How do I get a dependent pass in Kenya? A … Read more
You have a business idea that works, some capital behind you, and Kenya in your sights. Before you can trade, employ staff or sign contracts as a resident, you need the right permit , for most foreign founders, Class G. What is the Class G permit in Kenya? Under the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act … Read more
You have been offered a role in Nairobi, or you are planning to build a business here, and the first question is legal: what permission do you need to live and work in Kenya? What is a work permit in Kenya? Under the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act 2011 and the Kenya Citizens and Foreign … Read more
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