How to Apply for a Class I Work Permit in Kenya for Religious and Charitable Activities

Fill out Form 25 accurately and ensure it is signed. This form is the primary document required for your application.

Obtain a signed cover letter from your employer, company, or organization. The letter should be addressed to the Director General of Immigration Services and explain the purpose of your application.

Provide recent colored passport-sized photos that meet the specified requirements for the application.

If you are already in Kenya, include documentation of your current immigration status as part of your application.

Include a copy of the bio-data page of your national passport to verify your identity.

For new applications, provide a valid Tax Compliance Certificate for your organization. For renewals, include valid certificates for both the organization and the individual applicant.

Attach a copy of the registration certificate of the organization you are representing to confirm its legal status.

Submit certified copies of your academic and professional certificates to validate your qualifications.

Secure clearance from the relevant regulatory body to ensure compliance with local regulations.

If you are being seconded from a main religious organization outside Kenya, provide a secondment letter as part of your application.

Pay the non-refundable processing fee of Kshs. 5,000 and the issuance fee of Kshs. 50,000 per year. Note that East Africa Community Member States are exempt from these fees.