Class C: (Prescribed profession)
Class C: (Prescribed profession)
Application for Permit Class C: (Prescribed profession (KEP/C).)
This permit is issued to a person who is a member of a prescribed profession who intends to practice that profession, whether alone or in partnership, in Kenya, and who –
- Possesses the prescribed qualification (Eighth schedule of The Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Regulations, 2012)
- Has in his/her own right and at his/her full and free disposition sufficient capital and other resources
- Is registered with the professional body, association or institute to which he/she belongs in his/her own country; and
Whose practice of that profession will be of benefit to Kenya
NOTE: The prescribed Professions, as provided for in the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Regulations, 2012 are; Medical profession, Dentists, Legal profession, Surveyors, Estate Agent, Valuer and Land Agent, Architects or Quantity surveyors, Pharmacists, Veterinary Surgeons, Engineers, Nursing Profession, Physiotherapists, Accountants, Chartered Secretaries, Actuaries, Scientist, Information and Communication Technology Experts.
What are the requirements
- Duly filled and signed 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 copies of detailed and signed cover letter from the employer /self /organization, addressed to the Director of Immigration Services
- Copies of valid national passport
- Two(2) recent passport size colored photos (for both new and renewal)
Current Immigration status if in the country
Documents in foreign languages should be translated into English by either the Embassy, Public Notary, or authorized /recognized institution - Copy of any previous permit(s) and or pass (es) held
- Tax compliance certificate from KRA (for renewals)
- Proof of membership to a prescribed profession
- Copies of certified academic and professional certificates (qualifications)
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Copy of PIN certificate
- Processing fees non-refundable (Kshs. 10,000/=)
- Valid Organization Tax Compliance Certificate for new cases, and both valid organization and individual Tax Compliance Certificates for renewal cases.
- Copy of Checklist. click here to download