By Elainer Mogoa The government of Kenya automated the new electronic visa (e-visa) processing system effect from 1 January 2021. All visa applications are processed online. All passengers travelling to Kenya from countries that require visas to Kenya are required to obtain an e-visa before boarding as no visas will be issued on arrival. What...
By Elainer Mogoa A special pass is issued to those who wish to enter Kenya and stay for: A limited period for the purpose of applying for a review of a decision denying a permit; Applying for a permit or pass; Temporarily conducting any business, trade or profession; Any other purposes which an immigration officer...
By Elainer Mogoa Foreign nationals wishing to work in Kenya are required to obtain a work permit. However, work permits are generally only granted in instances where the employer can prove that doing so would be beneficial to Kenya and the position cannot be filled by any suitable Kenyan applicants. The Class D permit for...
By Elainer Mogoa On the 31st of January, Kenya Airlines suspended flights to mainland China due to novel coronavirus.The High Court of Kenya announced on Friday, February 28, that all flights from China would be temporarily suspended in an effort to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Flights to and from Italy were also temporarily...
By Matthew Magare Citizenship through investment remains an attractive option to attract foreign direct investment into a country. The United States (EB-5 visa programme), Spain (Golden visa programme), Canada (The Federal Immigrant Investor Program), Thailand (“Elite” visa residency), Cyprus (Golden Visa) are just some of the international packages available to investors. The overriding aspect of...
By Purity Ngigi – Sundays A Kenyan citizen, a permanent resident or a valid permit holder (“the Applicant”) who intends to live in Kenya over a long period of time may make an application to the Kenyan immigration officer on behalf of their spouse, child or disabled adult living under their care (“the Dependant”) so...
By Purity Ngigi – Sundays The immigration department suspended operations briefly in March 2020 on account of the COVID – 19 pandemic. However, in May 2020 the immigration department resumed operations with certain restrictive measures in place. One of the restrictions is the requirement for online applications for the renewal of tourist visas without the...
