Class I immigration Permit application in Kenya.

A Class i Immigration Permit in Kenya is also commony referred to as a Missionary Permit or a Charitable Permit in Kenya.

This permit is issued to a member of an organization engaged as a charity or missionary and whose activities are directly involved in preaching or conduct of the religious worship and rituals and whose presence in Kenya is of benefit to the country

Who can apply for a Class I Permit in Kenya?.

  1. Member of an institution registered under the Society's Act who is engaged as a missionary and whose presence in Kenya is of benefit to the country..
  2. Member of an organization whose activities are directly involved in charitable activities in Kenya.
“ A Class I permit is issued for foreign nationals undertaking charitable or religious work in Kenya”

Requirements for application of a Class I permit in Kenya

  • Duly filled Form 25 online form. You will print out the form at the end of the application. You can also access your previous applications by clicking here.
  • Two (2) recent passport-size colored photos (for both new applications and renewals).
  • Copy of a valid national passport (bio-data page).
  • Current immigration status if in the country.
  • Signed cover letter from the employer/organization in Kenya addressed to the Director General of Immigration Services.
  • Registration certificate of the local religious society.
  • Proof of registration of the sending religious society in the home country.
  • Letter from the sending religious society in the home country, including the following details:
    1. Physical address.
    2. Telephone number.
    3. Email address.
    4. Contact details of a senior official (name, telephone number, email address, and physical address).
  • Supporting letter from a recognized local umbrella religious body (e.g., Supkem, Hindu Council, Sikh Union, or any other applicable religious body).
  • Documentary proof of training in the religious faith.
  • Certificate of ordination (where applicable).
  • Academic certificates (e.g., secondary school certificate, college diploma, or university degree).
  • Details of actual place of work:
    1. Name (eg Masjid Musa, Majengo Mombasa, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tudor Mombasa).
    2. Physical address (location/road/street/town/village, county).
    3. Telephone number.
    4. Email Address.
    5. Contact person – Name, Title, telephone Number.

The Key pointer of a Class i permit is the the Organization must be a charitable organization and the applicant duly qualified.

How to apply for a Class i permit in Kenya

Upon compilation of the requirements. We shall fill out the class I permit application form 25 and submit the application for processing, clearance and approval.

Cost of a Class I permit in Kenya?

A Class i permit in Kenya costs as follows

  • Application fee Gratis.
  • Upon approval KES 20,000 per year.
  • Security Bond Worth Kshs 100,000.