Investor services / Work permits and passes / Obtain Class G work permit
Summary of the procedure
List of steps
List of steps
(9)
1
Create work permit application and pay for work permit processing fees
2
Investor registration and work permit request
3
Submit work permit application
4
Obtain notification of approval
5
Pay permit fees
6
Obtain security bond
7
Obtain payment acknowledgement receipt
8
Obtain class G work permit
9
Permit endorsement
Where to go?
Efns portal
(x 4)
1
3
4
7
Kenya Investment Authority
2
Kenya Commercial Bank
5
Insurance Company
6
Department of Immigration: Foreign nationals management section
9
What you will get
Security bond
6
Security bond receipt
6
Class G work permit
8
Endorsed permit
9
Required documents
Certificate of incorporation
(x 2)
1
2
List of shareholders and directors - CR 12
1
Memorandum of a company with share capital-CR 2
1
Company PIN
(x 2)
1
2
Bank statement
(x 2)
1
2
Passport
(x 2)
1
2
Passport photo
(x 2)
1
2
Investment application form
2
Permit facilitation letter
2
Permit cover letter
2
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Permit application printout
2
Payment receipt for work permit processing fee
2
Memorandum and articles of association (CR 2)
2
Recommendation letter - Keninvest
3
Notification of issuance of invoice
5
Notification of approval
5
Request letter
6
Bank deposit slip
7
Security bond
7
Security bond receipt
7
Class G work permit
9
How much?
Estimated cost of the procedure
: KES 280,100
KES 250,000
( For issuance of class G work permit for one year)
KES 20,000
( For work permit processing fees)
KES 10,000
( For issuance of security bond)
KES 50
( Ecitizen fee)
KES 50
( Ecitizen convenience fee )
How long ?
| min. | max. | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time (sum): | 13d | 19d |
| of which: | ||
| Waiting time in queue (sum): | 15mn | 1h. 50mn |
| Attention at counter: | 1h. 5mn | 2h. 30mn |
| Waiting time until next step (sum): | 12d | 18d |
Legal justification?
Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act,2011
Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Regulations 2012
Permits and Passes checklist
Investment Promotion Act 2004
Legal Notice 1 of 2006-Investment Promotion Act
( Article 1st schedule )
Detailed steps
1
Create work permit application and pay for work permit processing fees
Costs( ver detalles ) |
Timeframe ( ver detalles ) |
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KES
20050
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Contact details
Expected results
1.
Payment receipt for work permit processing fees
Requirements
1.
Certificate of incorporation (copy)
or
Certificate of compliance (copy)
For branches of foreign companies
For branches of foreign companies
2.
List of shareholders and directors - CR 12 (copy)
3.
Memorandum of a company with share capital-CR 2 (copy)
4.
Company PIN
5.
Bank statement (copy)
Of the applicant issued and stamped by a local bank. The amount to be invested by the investor should be at least 100 000 US dollars or the equivalent in any other currency and shound indicate the inbound transfer
Of the applicant issued and stamped by a local bank. The amount to be invested by the investor should be at least 100 000 US dollars or the equivalent in any other currency and shound indicate the inbound transfer
6.
Passport (copy)
Showing the bio data and visa page
Showing the bio data and visa page
7.
Passport photo (2 original )
Cost KES 20,050
KES
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KES
20,000
For work permit processing fees
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KES
50
Ecitizen fee
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Payment methods:
credit cards, RTGS, Mobile money; Airtel Money, Mpesa
Payment of the processing fee can also be made at Kenya Commercial Bank , Equity bank. Once at bank the applicant will proceed to ask to make the Ecitizen cash payment and quote the Bill reference number issued from the eFNS portal
Time frame
Attention at counter:
Min. 10mn
- Max. 30mn
Legal justification
1.
Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act,2011
Sections 2, 36, 40, 54
Sections 2, 36, 40, 54
2.
Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Regulations 2012
Sections 20, 21, 1st, 7th, 9thschedule
Sections 20, 21, 1st, 7th, 9thschedule
3.
Permits and Passes checklist
Recourse: Efns portal
Unit in charge
eFNS support centre
| Mon: | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Tue: | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Wed: | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Thu: | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Fri: | 09:00 - 18:00 |
Person in charge
eFNS support officer
2
Investor registration and work permit request
Timeframe ( ver detalles ) |
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Contact details
Entity in charge
Kenya Investment Authority
UAP Old Mutual Towers, Upper Hill, 14th and 15th floor
P. O BOX 55704, Nairobi 00200
Tel: +254 730 104 200 / +254 730 104 210
Email: info@investkenya.go.ke
Website: www.investkenya.go.ke
Directions: Google maps
Tel: +254 730 104 200 / +254 730 104 210
Email: info@investkenya.go.ke
Website: www.investkenya.go.ke
Directions: Google maps
Unit in charge
One stop centre - Immigration
| Mon: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tue: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wed: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thu: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Fri: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Sat: | closed |
| Sun: | closed |
Expected results
1.
Recommendation letter - Keninvest
Requirements
1.
Investment application form (original)
2.
Permit facilitation letter (original)
It should be under the letter head of the company and addressed to the Managing Director Kenya Investment Authority indicating the activities of the company
It should be under the letter head of the company and addressed to the Managing Director Kenya Investment Authority indicating the activities of the company
3.
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Permit cover letter (2 copies)
Signed and addressed to the director of Immigration Services
Signed and addressed to the director of Immigration Services
4.
Permit application printout (original)
5.
Payment receipt for work permit processing fee (original)
6.
Certificate of incorporation (copy)
or
Certificate of compliance (copy)
For a branch of a foreign company
For a branch of a foreign company
7.
Memorandum and articles of association (CR 2) (copy)
For a branch of a foreign country the memorandum and articles of association must be notarized from the country of origin
For a branch of a foreign country the memorandum and articles of association must be notarized from the country of origin
8.
Company PIN (copy)
9.
Bank statement (copy)
The amount to be invested by the investor should be at least 100 000 US dollars or the equivalent in any other currency
The amount to be invested by the investor should be at least 100 000 US dollars or the equivalent in any other currency
10.
Passport (copy)
Showing bio data and Visa page
Showing bio data and Visa page
11.
Passport photo (2 original )
Time frame
Attention at counter:
Min. 10mn
- Max. 20mn
Legal justification
1.
Investment Promotion Act 2004
Sections 3, 4, 15
Sections 3, 4, 15
2.
Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act,2011
Sections 2, 36, 40, 54
Sections 2, 36, 40, 54
3.
Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Regulations 2012
Sections 20, 21, 1st, 7th, 9thSchedule
Sections 20, 21, 1st, 7th, 9thSchedule
4.
Permits and Passes checklist
5.
Legal Notice 1 of 2006-Investment Promotion Act
Article 1stschedule
Article 1stschedule
Who certified this information ?
16/12/2015
Recourse: Kenya Investment Authority
Entity in charge
Kenya Investment Authority
UAP Old Mutual Towers, Upper Hill, 14th and 15th floor
P. O BOX 55704, Nairobi 00200
Tel: +254 730 104 200 / +254 730 104 210
Email: info@investkenya.go.ke
Website: www.investkenya.go.ke
Directions: Google maps
Tel: +254 730 104 200 / +254 730 104 210
Email: info@investkenya.go.ke
Website: www.investkenya.go.ke
Directions: Google maps
Unit in charge
Investor Services Department - General manager's office
| Mon: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tue: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wed: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thu: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Fri: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Sat: | closed |
| Sun: | closed |
Person in charge
Guracha Adi
General Manager Investor Services
Tel: +254 722 324 360 / +254 730 104 908
Email: guracha.bidu@investkenya.go.ke
Tel: +254 722 324 360 / +254 730 104 908
Email: guracha.bidu@investkenya.go.ke
3
Submit work permit application
Timeframe ( ver detalles ) |
Espera hasta paso siguiente |
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Contact details
Expected results
1.
Notification of receipt
Requirements
1.
Recommendation letter - Keninvest (copy)
Time frame
Attention at counter:
Min. 5mn
- Max. 10mn
Waiting time until next step:
Min. 10 days
- Max. 15 days
Legal justification
1.
Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act,2011
Sections 2, 36, 40, 54
Sections 2, 36, 40, 54
2.
Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Regulations 2012
Sections 20, 21, 1st, 7th, 9thschedule
Sections 20, 21, 1st, 7th, 9thschedule
3.
Permits and Passes checklist
Recourse: Kenya Investment Authority
Entity in charge
Kenya Investment Authority
UAP Old Mutual Towers, Upper Hill, 14th and 15th floor
P. O BOX 55704, Nairobi 00200
Tel: +254 730 104 200 / +254 730 104 210
Email: info@investkenya.go.ke
Website: www.investkenya.go.ke
Directions: Google maps
Tel: +254 730 104 200 / +254 730 104 210
Email: info@investkenya.go.ke
Website: www.investkenya.go.ke
Directions: Google maps
Unit in charge
Investor Services Department - General manager's office
| Mon: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tue: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wed: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thu: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Fri: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Sat: | closed |
| Sun: | closed |
Person in charge
Guracha Adi
General Manager Investor Services
Tel: +254 722 324 360 / +254 730 104 908
Email: guracha.bidu@investkenya.go.ke
Tel: +254 722 324 360 / +254 730 104 908
Email: guracha.bidu@investkenya.go.ke
4
Obtain notification of approval
Timeframe ( ver detalles ) |
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Contact details
Expected results
1.
Notification of approval
2.
Notification of issuance of invoice
3.
Permit invoice
Time frame
Attention at counter:
Min. 5mn
- Max. 10mn
Legal justification
1.
Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act,2011
Section 40
Section 40
2.
Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Regulations 2012
Section 20
Section 20
Additional information
The work permit application may be deferred or rejected if the application does not meet the set criteria.
Who certified this information ?
11/12/2015
Recourse: Efns portal
Unit in charge
eFNS support centre
| Mon: | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Tue: | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Wed: | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Thu: | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Fri: | 09:00 - 18:00 |
Person in charge
eFNS support officer
5
Pay permit fees
Costs( ver detalles ) |
Timeframe ( ver detalles ) |
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KES
250050
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Contact details
Entity in charge
Kenya Commercial Bank
Tel: +254 202 287 000 / +254 732 187 000
Email: contactcentre@kcb.co.ke
Website: https://ke.kcbbankgroup.com/personal-banking-home/, https://twitter.com/KCBGroup
Unit in charge
Banking hall
| Mon: | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Tue: | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Wed: | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Thu: | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Fri: | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Sat: | 08:30 - 12:00 |
Expected results
1.
Bank deposit slip
Requirements
1.
Notification of issuance of invoice (copy)
2.
Notification of approval (copy)
Cost KES 250,050
KES
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KES
250,000
For issuance of class G work permit for one year
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KES
50
Ecitizen convenience fee
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Payment methods:
cash, RTGS
The permit fees should be paid through RTGS (Real Time Gross Settlement). Once at the bank, the applicant will ask to make the Ecitizen cash payment and quote the Bill reference number issued from the eFNS portal. One is required to pay for the permit fees within 30 days of receipt of the letter of approval.
Time frame
Waiting time in queue:
Min. 5mn
- Max. 40mn
Attention at counter:
Min. 10mn
- Max. 30mn
Legal justification
1.
Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Regulations 2012
Sections 39, 40, 56, 59, 1st, 9thschedule
Sections 39, 40, 56, 59, 1st, 9thschedule
Additional information
The permit fees should be paid through RTGS. Once at the bank, the applicant will ask to make the Ecitizen cash payment and quote the Bill reference number issued from the eFNS portal. is required to pay for the permit fees within 30 days of receipt of the letter of approval.
Who certified this information ?
16/12/2015
Recourse: Kenya Commercial Bank
Entity in charge
Kenya Commercial Bank
Tel: +254 202 287 000 / +254 732 187 000
Email: contactcentre@kcb.co.ke
Website: https://ke.kcbbankgroup.com/personal-banking-home/, https://twitter.com/KCBGroup
Unit in charge
Banking hall
| Mon: | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Tue: | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Wed: | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Thu: | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Fri: | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Sat: | 08:30 - 12:00 |
Person in charge
KCB customer care officer
6
Obtain security bond
Costs( ver detalles ) |
Timeframe ( ver detalles ) |
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KES
10000
|
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Expected results
1.
Security bond
2.
Security bond receipt
Requirements
1.
Request letter (copy)
Cost KES 10,000
KES
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KES
10,000
For issuance of security bond
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Time frame
Waiting time in queue:
Min. 5mn
- Max. 30mn
Attention at counter:
Min. 10mn
- Max. 20mn
7
Obtain payment acknowledgement receipt
Timeframe ( ver detalles ) |
Espera hasta paso siguiente |
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Contact details
Expected results
1.
Payment acknowledgement receipt
Requirements
1.
Bank deposit slip (copy)
2.
Security bond (copy)
The security bond can be obtained from an insurance company. See Security bond process
The security bond can be obtained from an insurance company. See Security bond process
3.
Security bond receipt (copy)
Time frame
Attention at counter:
Min. 5mn
- Max. 10mn
Waiting time until next step:
Min. 2 days
- Max. 3 days
Recourse: Efns portal
Unit in charge
eFNS support centre
| Mon: | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Tue: | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Wed: | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Thu: | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Fri: | 09:00 - 18:00 |
Person in charge
eFNS support officer
8
Obtain class G work permit
Timeframe ( ver detalles ) |
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Expected results
1.
Class G work permit
Time frame
Attention at counter:
Min. 5mn
- Max. 10mn
Legal justification
1.
Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act,2011
Sections 36, 40, 41
Sections 36, 40, 41
2.
Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Regulations 2012
Sections 20, 7thschedule
Sections 20, 7thschedule
Who certified this information ?
16/12/2015
Recourse: Kenya Investment Authority
Entity in charge
Kenya Investment Authority
UAP Old Mutual Towers, Upper Hill, 14th and 15th floor
P. O BOX 55704, Nairobi 00200
Tel: +254 730 104 200 / +254 730 104 210
Email: info@investkenya.go.ke
Website: www.investkenya.go.ke
Directions: Google maps
Tel: +254 730 104 200 / +254 730 104 210
Email: info@investkenya.go.ke
Website: www.investkenya.go.ke
Directions: Google maps
Unit in charge
Investor Services Department - General manager's office
| Mon: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tue: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wed: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thu: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Fri: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Sat: | closed |
| Sun: | closed |
Person in charge
Guracha Adi
General Manager Investor Services
Tel: +254 722 324 360 / +254 730 104 908
Email: guracha.bidu@investkenya.go.ke
Tel: +254 722 324 360 / +254 730 104 908
Email: guracha.bidu@investkenya.go.ke
9
Permit endorsement
Timeframe ( ver detalles ) |
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Contact details
Entity in charge
Department of Immigration: Foreign nationals management section
Nyayo House ground floor, Kenyatta Avenue/Uhuru Highway
P.O Box 30191., Nairobi 00100
Tel: +254 202 222 022 / +254 202 217 544
Email: infomirp@kenya.go.ke
Website: http://www.immigration.go.ke
Directions: Google maps
Tel: +254 202 222 022 / +254 202 217 544
Email: infomirp@kenya.go.ke
Website: http://www.immigration.go.ke
Directions: Google maps
Unit in charge
Permit and passes endorsement counter - Number 7
| Mon: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tue: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wed: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thu: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Fri: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
Closed during lunch hour - from 12:00 up to 14:00 hrs
Expected results
1.
Endorsed permit
Requirements
1.
Class G work permit (original)
Time frame
Waiting time in queue:
Min. 5mn
- Max. 40mn
Attention at counter:
Min. 5mn
- Max. 10mn
Legal justification
1.
Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Regulations 2012
Section 58
Section 58
Recourse: Department of Immigration: Foreign nationals management section
Entity in charge
Department of Immigration: Foreign nationals management section
Nyayo House ground floor, Kenyatta Avenue/Uhuru Highway
P.O Box 30191., Nairobi 00100
Tel: +254 202 222 022 / +254 202 217 544
Email: infomirp@kenya.go.ke
Website: http://www.immigration.go.ke
Directions: Google maps
Tel: +254 202 222 022 / +254 202 217 544
Email: infomirp@kenya.go.ke
Website: http://www.immigration.go.ke
Directions: Google maps
Unit in charge
Foreign nationals management office
| Mon: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tue: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wed: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thu: | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Fri: | 08:00 - 17:00 |