A longer-stay route based on its specific eligibility requirements.
Route overview
Typical timeline / duration: Permit duration/renewal per immigration authority.
Important notes
Class K permit is for a person not less than 35 years old with assured annual income from sources outside Kenya remitted to Kenya, or from pension/annuity, and not from employment/occupation/trade/business in Kenya.
Requirements include Form 25, cover letter, passport copies, photos, current immigration status and documentary proof of income.
Income must be from non-Kenyan employment/business/occupation; not a work permit.
Preparation checklist
Prepare route evidence: assured annual income from sources outside Kenya remitted to Kenya, or from pension/annuity, plus Form 25 and documentary proof of income.
Confirm the financial evidence: annual assured income of at least the prescribed amount; verify current figure with the official source.
Save your submitted files and track the next application or renewal date.