Kenya Global Employment Visa (E-7) Details

Are you an international player that wants to exploit the most dynamic economy in East Africa? Most foreign expert browsers seek the Kenya Global Employment Visa (E-7), but it is important to know that in Kenya this exact classifying of E-7 is usually a replica of other regimes (such as that of South Korea).

Primary Work Permit Classes (2025 Updates)

Kenya has revamped its immigration classes to facilitate regionalisation whilst bringing in the top-level international expertise.The following are the current legal tools on foreign nationals:

• Class D (General Employment): This is the most common visa of foreign professionals who receive an employment offer.3 It needs evidence of a specialist skill occupation that cannot be occupied by a Kenyan citizen.
• Class R (EAC National Permit): A new 2025 category of citizens of the East African Community (Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, etc.). These authorizations are presently free (completely free) to promote local movement.
• Class N (Digital Nomad/Remote Work): Introduced to citizens working in a company that is not in Kenya.6 You have to prove that you have earned not less than USD 24,000 annually and have a clean criminal history.
• Class G (Trade & Consultancy): Investors interested in making an appearance. This must have a minimum investment that is confirmed to be USD 100,000.
• Class C (Prescribed Profession): This is specifically applied to registered professionals such as Engineers, Doctors or Lawyers who intend to practice in Kenya.
• Special Pass: Special pass is a short-term permit that works well in cases where consultants and other technical professionals have to deal with a project that is within the range of 3-6 months.

Governmental Authorities and Standards of Compliance

To be legally compliant, all expatriates have to interact with a number of the most important government portals and regulations:

• eFNS (Electronic Foreign Nationals Services): This is a specialized portal of the Immigration department where you apply, pay and monitor your permit status.
• eCitizen: The single platform of all the Kenyan government services.9 You will need eCitizen account to access KRA services and immigration filings.

• KRA (Kenya Revenue Authority): To renew any permit, one will require a Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC).10 All permit holders should get a KRA PIN.
• Understudy Requirement: There is a serious legal standard in Class D.Your employer has to name a Kenyan understudy, with whom you will train and who will one day succeed you.
• Alien Card: This is an obligatory ID card of all persons who are staying in Kenya over a period of 90 days, also called the Foreign National Certificate.

Mandatory Documentation

• Form 25: The online form of application.
• Police Clearance Certificate (PCC): It should be a recent certified document of your home country.
• Certified Certificates: Academic and professional papers should be supported or translated in case the paper is not written in English.

Professional and Technological Industry Priority

Kenya is establishing itself as a Silicon Savannah. Your application is prioritized in case you have STEM Skills (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math).

• Expatriate Specialist: AIs, Biotech, and Fintech positions are more than welcome.
• Hub Lead: Nairobi is popular with companies that run operations in East and Central Africa.

FAQs

Final Thoughts

Acquiring a Global Employment Visa (Class D) in Kenya is a tough but gratifying task. Using the eFNS system, you can enter one of the most rapidly developing professional landscapes in the world by making sure that your KRA compliance is not outdated.

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Disclosure

The paper is informative and educational. It is recommended that a reader look up the reliable sources of information which could be the Kenya Directorate of Immigration Services or a qualified legal practitioner before making decisions.