Authorization issued to a foreigner, who wish to pursue education in an academic or Training institution where they have been accepted or admitted.

Requirement

• Duly filled, signed and stamped application Form 30 by the educational institution authorized personnel (both new applications and renewals)
• Detailed cover letter from the institution addressed to the Director General of Immigration Services indicating the course to be pursued and the duration
• Copy of valid national passport (bio-data page)
• Current immigration status of the student (if in the country)
• Upload recent passport size colored photos
• Dully certified copies of basic academic certificates (for those joining tertiary institutions)
• Commitment letter from the sponsor
• National passport copy of the sponsor (bio-data page)
• Proof of funds (for self-sponsored students)
• Consent letter from the parents (for minors)
• Copy of parent’s national Passport (for minors)
• Copy of birth certificate (for minors)
• Copy of registration certificate for the institution from the Ministry of Education, Science and technology
• Clearance letter from the Department of Refugee Affairs (for refugees)
• Curriculum vitae (student)
• Police Clearance Certificate (for adults)
• Copy of student’s pass previously held -for the renewal cases
• NB: Documents in foreign languages should be translated into English by either the Embassy, Public Notary, or authorized /recognized institution

Fee: Non-East Africans – : 100 US Dollar per year
East Africa Community Member States – Gratis