Kenya
Work-Authorisation Solutions
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Class D Work Visa
The Kenya Class D Work Visa authorises a foreign national to live and work legally in Kenya where their skills, expertise, or qualifications are not readily available in the local labour market. It is intended for longer-term employment with a specific Kenyan employer or organisation and is issued subject to approval by the Kenyan immigration and labour authorities.
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Special Pass
The Kenya Special Pass permits a foreign national to enter or remain in Kenya for short-term, specific purposes, including temporary work or assignments, while a substantive permit or visa is being applied for or finalised. It is designed for time-bound activities such as short projects, technical work, or transitional stays.
Economic Sectors and Attracting Markets
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Agriculture
Kenya’s agriculture sector is critical to its economy, with tea, coffee, and horticulture being major export products. The sector attracts agronomists and other specialists from the Netherlands and Israel, countries with advanced agricultural practices.
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Technology and Innovation
Nairobi, often referred to as “Silicon Savannah,” is a growing tech hub attracting investment from the United States and Europe. The Class D Visa is frequently issued to IT professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors from these regions.
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Tourism
Kenya’s tourism industry is significant, drawing professionals from the hospitality and wildlife conservation sectors, particularly from the United Kingdom, United States, Botswana and the Republic of South Africa.
