An immigration special Pass in Kenya is a immigration permit issued to Foreign Nationals or Foreign Business representatives wishing to work, conduct Business, consult, volunteer or generally to carry on business activities in the country for a short period of time.

A special Pass may be issued for a duration not exceeding three Months and is generally not renewable or transferable after three months.

Requirements for a Special Pass application in Kenya.

1. Personal Information: Applicants details which include the following.
   • Full names of applicant.
   • Date of Birth
   • Place of Birth:
   • Gender:
   • Nationality:
   • Marital Status:
2. Employment Details: Information about the employer and terms of employment which include the following
   • Job Title:
   • Job Description:
   • Name of Employer:
   • Employer Postal Address:
   • City
   • Employers Telephone Number.
   • Email Address of employer
3. Passport Information: Details of a valid national passport including the following.
   • Passport Number.
   • Passport Date of Issue.
   • Passport Valid Until.
   • Place of Issue:
4. Visit Information. Travel information including.
   • Reasons for Visiting Kenya.
   • Date of Arrival in Kenya.
   • Period of Time Required.
5. Kenyan Contact Details: Information on your proposed place of residence in Kenya, which include the following.
   • Kenyan Postal Address.
   • Town of residence.
   • Kenyan Cellphone Number.
   • Residential County.
   • Sub County.
   • Location.
   • Nearest Road/Street.
   • Plot No/Building Name.
   • Nearest Landmark.
   • Town.
6. Additional Information:
   • Applicants Profession
   • If Profession is Other, Specify.
   • If Gratis, attach passport or exemption letter.
7. Particulars of Any Previous Permit or Pass Issued or Applied:
   • Type of Permit/Pass/Visa.
   • Permit No.
   • Date Issued .
   • Duration

Kenya special pass. Step-by-Step Application Process

1. The application for a Special Pass in Kenya, with all the requirements is made to the Director of Immigration Services Kenya
2. The Application form is submitted via a Foreign National services account.
3. The special pass application alongside the supporting documents are then processed.
4. If the Kenya Special pass application is successful, a Special Pass Approval certificate is issued with the terms of payment for the Permit.
5. Upon payment, The certificate of special pass is issued.

Documents required for a Special pass application in Kenya.

The following documents are required for special pass application in Kenya.

1. Cover letter of the Business or organization.
2. Copy of Bio data page of the applicants passport.
3. CV of the applicant.
4. Certified qualification certificates of the applicant.
5. Passport photo of the applicant.
6. Copy of certificate of registration of the company or organization.
7. Contact information of the applicant.
8. Contact information of the employer.

Cost of Special pass application in Kenya.

The following are the prescribed costs for a special pass application in Kenya.

Submission for application of a special pass is Free.
1. Upon approval of the Special Pass Issuance Fees is $ 200 per month or part thereof. Maximum of 3 months.
2. Prohibited Immigrant/ inadmissible persons: KES 100,000 per month or part thereof .

Renewal or Extension of special pass in Kenya

Generally a special pass cannot be extended or renewable beyond three months. However it may be extended in certain circumstances Such as

1. Where the applicant has a pending permit application in process. Such as a Class D Work permit or a Class G Investor Permit in process.
2. Where the objective or purpose of issuance of the Special pass is incomplete and upon application to immigration department in writing.

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