How To Apply For A Class D Work Permit In Kenya

This is the fourth (4th) part of the How To Get A Work Permit in Kenya series. In this article I will be showing you How To Apply For A Class D Work Permit In Kenya.

A quick recap for those who missed the first and second articles and are wondering what a Work Permit is, it is a document which is issued by the Director of Immigration Services.

A Work Permit gives foreigners in Kenya the ability to actively engage in business, professional employment, trade, farming, as well as missionary activities.

Every Foreign national who is interested in working in the East African nation of Kenya, is required by law to obtain a work permit.

While there are different types of work permits in Kenya, this article will be focusing on the Class D (Employment (KEP/D) Work Permit as stated earlier.

Class D Work Permits are the work permits which are issued to foreign nationals who are offered specific employment by a specific employer, which could be the government of Kenya or any other person or authority that is under the control of the Government or an approved technical aid scheme under the United Nations Organization or some other approved Agency. The foreign national must possess qualifications or skills that are not available in Kenya and whose engagement in that employment will be of benefit to Kenya.

Requirements For A Class D Work Permit In Kenya

For your Class D Work Permit application, please make sure that you have:

1. A duly filled (completed) and signed Form 25 online form. Ensure that you print out the form at the end of your online application session.
2. Two copies of a signed and detailed cover letter from your employer or organization, addressed to the Director of Immigration Services.
3. A Copy of your valid national passport.
4. Two (2) recent coloured passport sized coloured photographs of you.
5. Your current Immigration status if you are already in Kenya.
6. Copy of any previous permit(s) and or pass(es) that you may have had.
7. Copies of your duly certified academic and professional certificates.
8. Your CV (Curriculum Vitae).
9. A duly filled Form 27 which is a report on Employment.
10. The name of the Kenyan understudy.
11. Certified copies of academic or professional certificates of the Kenyan understudy.
12. Curriculum Vitae (CV) for the Kenyan understudy.
13. Full contact ie, address, email, cell phone, of the Kenyan understudy.
14. Clearance letter from relevant institutions.
15. Certificate of company or organization registration.
16. A Copy of the Checklist. You can download it here – https://fns.immigration.go.ke/infopack/downloads/Permit%20Checklist.pdf

Please note that all Documents in foreign languages must be translated into English by either your Embassy, the Public Notary, or any other authorized or recognized institution.

How To Apply For A Class D Work Permit In Kenya

To apply for your Class D Work Permit in Kenya, simply:

1. Create a login account within the Government of Kenya’s Single Sign-On – https://accounts.ecitizen.go.ke/login
2. Next, log into your newly created account. It will grant you access to the eFNS (Electronic Foreign National Service) portal.
3. As soon as you have logged into the eFNS (Electronic Foreign National Service) portal, select the ‘Apply Now’ option.
4. Once done, select the ‘Submit Applications’ tab as well as the ‘Permit Issuance/Renewal’ tab.

Upon completion of your application process, an invoice will be generated. You will be able to see said invoice by clicking on the ‘Dashboard’ tab and then the ‘Payments’ tab.

If you are however unable to make your payment using any of the online modes, proceed to print your application form by selecting ‘Dashboard’ and then the ‘My Applications’ Tab.

Present your application form along with all the requirements at the Kenyan Immigration headquarters which is located at Nyayo house for processing.

An automatic notification regarding the progress of your application, will subsequently be sent to you via email as well as via your online account.