Kenyan Short-Term Work Visa

The Short-Term Work Visa in Kenya is a Work Permit, also known as a “Special Pass”

Obtaining a short-term work visa in Kenya is possible, provided you meet specific requirements, pay the associated fees, and trust your Kenyan immigration consultant.

It’s important to note that many visa types have different names in Kenya. For example, the short-term work visa in Kenya is called a Special Pass.

According to regulation 34 of the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Regulations Act, the visa is issued to:

• People who want to apply for a review because their application to work in Kenya has been denied (within a limited time).
• People who want to apply for a Kenyan work visa or special pass.
• People who want to undergo special types of training or conduct business in Kenya for a short period.

IBN Immigration Solutions will assign an immigration consultant specialising in Kenyan Visas(Permits) to oversee your application from start to finish. One of the first things your consultant will do is to go through all the forms and documents required to submit visa applications.

You can also download a copy of the Special Pass checklist to see exactly what the applications require and get an idea of the approval timeline.

Documents you need to apply for the Kenyan work visa include:

Fees/Costs for the Kenyan Work Visa vary according to where you live.
If you live outside East Africa, the cost is 15 050 Kenyan Shillings for one month or 45 050 Kenyan Shillings for three months.
There is no cost for a short-term Kenyan work visa if you live in one of the East African member states.

Note: Payment must be received within 30 days, or approval will be revoked.

Your Kenyan immigration consultant will tell you about additional direct and indirect fees and expenses in the approval process.

1. Your Kenyan immigration consultant will help you navigate the process and meet all the requirements.
2. You must obtain the forms and supporting documentation necessary to apply for the Kenyan Short-Term Work Visa.
   Your consultant will assist you if you are struggling to get some of the forms or have difficulty completing them.
3. Your Kenyan immigration consultant will help you compile an application pack, which they will send for an in-house quality check.
4. Following the check, your consultant will submit the application to the relevant immigration authority in Kenya on your behalf.

It takes approximately two weeks to approve work visa applications in Kenya.
You must pay the government fees to receive your short-term work visa(Permit/Special Pass).