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Republic of Kenya Department of Immigration Services

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Work permits

Exemption

For people, or classes of people, exempted by the Cabinet Secretary from needing a work permit by notice in the Gazette.

Form 25
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Who it is for

An exemption is issued to any person, or class or description of persons, whom the Cabinet Secretary has exempted from the requirement to obtain a work permit by notice in the Gazette, under section 34(3)(g) of the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act, 2011.

What you need

Have these ready before you apply. Incomplete applications are not accepted.

  • Duly completed and signed Form 25, printed at the end of your online application

  • Two copies of a detailed, signed cover letter from the employer, organisation or yourself, addressed to the Director of Immigration Services

  • Copy of your valid national passport (bio-data page)

  • Two recent colour passport-size photographs

  • Your current immigration status, if you are in Kenya

  • English translations of any documents in other languages, by an embassy, a notary public or an authorised or recognised institution

  • Copy of the Gazette notice

  • Copy of the duly signed host country agreement

Fees

The fee for this application is shown on your invoice before you pay. All fees are paid through eCitizen.

How to apply

  1. Step 1: Sign in with eCitizen

    Use your Government of Kenya eCitizen account. If you do not have one yet, registration is free.

    Create an eCitizen account

  2. Step 2: Complete the application

    Fill in Form 25 online, for yourself or on behalf of someone else, and print it when you finish.

  3. Step 3: Present your documents

    Take your printed application and the documents listed above to the immigration office named under “Good to know”.

  4. Step 4: Follow your application

    You receive email and account notifications as your application moves through each stage.

Good to know

  • Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
  • Engaging in any form of business or employment without the requisite permit or pass is an offence.
  • Printed applications must be presented at Immigration headquarters or at any regional immigration office.