Class I: (Approved religious and charitable activities)

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/non-profit organization approved by the Government of Kenya, and whose presence will be of benefit to Kenya.

Requirements

  • Duly filled and signed application Form 25
  • Signed cover letter from the employer / company/ organization addressed to the Director General of Immigration Services
  • Upload recent colored passport size photos
  • Current Immigration status (if the applicant is in the country)
  • Copies of national passport (bio-data page)
  • Valid Tax Compliance Certificate for organization (new application), and/or valid Tax Compliance Certificates (for organization and individual) in case of permit renewal
  • Registration certificate of the organization
  • Certified copies of academic and professional certificates
  • Clearance from relevant regulatory body
  • Secondment letter if the applicant is sent from main religious organization outside kenya

Fee: Processing- Kshs. 5,000 non-refundable
Issuance- Kshs. 50,000 per year
East Africa Community Member States – Gratis