Authorization issued to a person seeking to enter and remain in Kenya for the purpose of undertaking internship or academic research within Kenya and should be accepted by institution.

• Requirements
• Application Form 30 duly filled, signed and stamped by the institution head
• Detailed cover letter from the institution addressed to the Director General of Immigration Services indicating the course to be pursued and the duration
• Copy of valid national passport (bio-data page)
• Current immigration status of the student/ intern / researcher (if in the country)
• Current two (2) passport size colored photos
• Copies of basic academic certificates (for those joining tertiary institutions)
• Copy of registration certificate for the institution or from the Ministry of Education, Science and technology
• Clearance from National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) (for researchers)
• Clearance letter from the Department of Refugee Affairs (for refugees)
• Curriculum vitae (for researchers and interns)
• Police Clearance Certificate (for adults)

Fee: Non-East Africans –Kshs. 15,000 per year
East Africa Community Member States – Gratis