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. カテゴリには、以下が含まれます。
- クラスA：探鉱および鉱業に参入するすべての人向け。
- 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. クラスDのケニアの就労許可を申請する人は、その国で利用できないスキルと資格を持っている必要があります。
- Class F: For people who want to engage in specific manufacturing activities.
- クラスG： 特定の貿易、ビジネス、コンサルタントの役割、または職業に就きたい人。
- Class I: For individuals undertaking religious or charitable activities.
- クラスK： 雇用以外の源泉からの一定の年収を有する35歳以上の一般居住者。
- 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:
- 申請書に記入し、署名する
- Cover letter from the employer
- Copies of the international worker’s passport
- 2 color, passport-size photos
- 申請料の支払い
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. 彼らはまた、ケニア人のためにどれだけの雇用を創出するかを調べ、経済、犯罪統計、安全保障上の脅威など、申請者の出身国の詳細を確認します。
就労許可申請者は最低給与レベルに達する必要はありませんが、すべての申請者は、このポジションを取るための訓練を受けたケニアのアンダースタディを受ける必要があります。 Keep in mind, though, that the work permit categories employees apply for can change without notice, which will also modify the requirements.
申請プロセス
就労許可を取得するための最初のステップは、入国管理局で申請し、上記の必要書類をすべて提出することです。 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.
その他の重要な考慮事項
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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