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. 這些類別包括：
- A 類：適合任何進入探勘與採礦產業的人。
- 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. 任何申請 D 類肯亞工作許可證的人都必須具備該國沒有的技能和資格。
- Class F: For people who want to engage in specific manufacturing activities.
- G 類： 針對任何想要進入特定貿易、業務、諮詢角色或職業的人。
- Class I: For individuals undertaking religious or charitable activities.
- K 類： 針對至少 35 歲且年收入為特定金額的普通居民，從就業以外的來源獲得。
- 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:
- 填寫並簽署申請表
- Cover letter from the employer
- Copies of the international worker’s passport
- 2 color, passport-size photos
- 支付申請費
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. 他們也會查看其為肯亞人創造的工作數量，並檢查申請人原籍國的詳細資料，例如其經濟、犯罪統計資料和安全威脅。
工作許可證申請人不必達到最低薪資水準，但每位申請人都必須接受肯亞的學習培訓才能勝任該職位。 Keep in mind, though, that the work permit categories employees apply for can change without notice, which will also modify the requirements.
申請流程
獲得工作許可的第一步是向移民局申請並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.
其他重要考量
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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