From requiring application submissions online and through the mail to limiting the number of international hires, companies have to follow the country’s policies to ensure compliance.
If you are planning an expansion to Kenya, here are a few considerations to ensure a smooth transition for your global team members.
Types of work visas in Kenya
Kenya organizes its work permits into different classes based on what activities an international worker will undertake in the country. 类别包括：
- A类：对于任何进入勘探和采矿行业的人。
- Class B: For individuals interested in agriculture or animal husbandry.
- Class C: For anyone who is a member of a prescribed profession who will practice it alone or in a partnership in Kenya.
- Class D: For people offered specific employment with an employer, the Kenyan government, any authority under the Kenyan government, the United Nations (U.N.), or another approved agency. 任何申请 D 类肯尼亚工作许可证的人都必须具备该国无法获得的技能和资格。
- Class F: For people who want to engage in specific manufacturing activities.
- G 类： 适用于希望进入特定行业、业务、咨询角色或职业的任何人。
- Class I: For individuals undertaking religious or charitable activities.
- K 类： 适用于年收入为一定数量的至少 35 岁的普通居民，其收入来自就业以外的来源。
- Class M: For anyone granted refugee status in the country.
Keep in mind that all work permits are typically valid for 2 years with the option to renew. Employees can renew their work permits an unlimited number of times, but they must do it at least 3 months before the permit expires.
Requirements to obtain Kenya work visas
Employers are required to apply for work permits on behalf of employees. Each type of Kenya work permit has its own specific documentation, but they all require the following:
- 填写并签署申请表
- Cover letter from the employer
- Copies of the international worker’s passport
- 2 color, passport-size photos
- 支付申请费
Kenya emphasizes hiring locals over nationals from other countries, which is why a committee decides whether to approve or reject a work permit application based on the impact the employment will have on the country’s economy. 他们还研究了它将为肯尼亚人创造多少就业机会，并检查有关申请人原籍国的详细信息，例如其经济，犯罪统计数据和安全威胁。
工作许可证申请人不必达到最低工资水平，但每个申请人都必须接受肯尼亚研究生培训才能担任该职位。 Keep in mind, though, that the work permit categories employees apply for can change without notice, which will also modify the requirements.
申请流程
获得工作许可证的第一步是向移民局申请并提交上述所有必要文件。 The department then presents the application to a committee for approval, which can take from 2 to 6 months. Once a decision has been made, the applying company will receive a notification of either approval, deferral or rejection. The work permit application may be deferred or rejected if the application does not meet the set criteria.
Any international worker planning to stay in Kenya for more than 3 months must register and get a Foreign Nationals Certificate (Alien Card) from the Department of Immigration. The Alien Card functions similarly to a residence permit. Keep in mind that a residence permit itself can take 2 to 4 months for approval.
其他重要考虑因素
Kenya’s Citizenship and Immigration Act makes it illegal for any international worker to enter or work in the country without a valid work permit. Companies must wait for the application to be approved, as simply applying doesn’t entitle someone to work in Kenya.
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