Requires employer and role proof; best with a local offer.
Route overview
Class D work permit
Typical timeline / duration: 3-8 months
Important notes
Have a specific employment offer from a specific Kenyan employer and a role requiring skills or qualifications that are not available locally, with the engagement benefiting Kenya.
Provide the employer cover letter, passport biodata page, current immigration status if in Kenya, recent photograph, certified academic and professional certificates, and CV.
Provide the Kenyan understudy details and supporting documents, employer registration and tax-compliance evidence, and evidence of the local recruitment process or relevant institutional clearance where requested.
Submit the Class D application online through the eFNS portal and do not begin Kenyan employment until the required permit is issued.
Kenya's Class D permit is a specific-employer, labour-market-sensitive route rather than a general job-search or remote-work permit.
The Directorate of Immigration Services currently lists a non-refundable processing fee of KES 20,000 and an issuance fee of KES 500,000 per year for non-EAC applicants; confirm the current fee and checklist before filing.