Passes
Permission to stay in Kenya for a set purpose: temporary business, joining your family, or studying, researching or interning.
3 passes
About passes
There are three main types of pass: the special pass, the dependant pass and the student, research or internship pass. They are provided for under regulation 26 of the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Regulations, 2012.
Choose the right pass
Each page sets out who can apply, the documents you need and how to apply.
- Special pass For a limited stay to temporarily conduct a business, trade or profession, or while applying for a permit or pass. Requirements and how to apply
- Dependant pass For dependants, such as a spouse or child, of Kenyan citizens, permit holders, exempted persons and permanent residents. Requirements and how to apply
- Student, research or internship pass For students, researchers and interns accepted by an approved institution in Kenya. Requirements and how to apply