Student’s Pass

Authorization issued to a foreigner, who wish to pursue education in an academic or Training institution where they have been accepted or admitted.

Requirement

  • Duly filled, signed and stamped application Form 30 by the educational institution authorized personnel (both new applications and renewals)
  • 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 (if in the country)
  • Upload recent passport size colored photos
  • Dully certified copies of basic academic certificates (for those joining tertiary institutions)
  • Commitment letter from the sponsor
  • National passport copy of the sponsor (bio-data page)
  • Proof of funds (for self-sponsored students)
  • Consent letter from the parents (for minors)
  • Copy of parent’s national Passport (for minors)
  • Copy of birth certificate (for minors)
  • Copy of registration certificate for the institution from the Ministry of Education, Science and technology
  • Clearance letter from the Department of Refugee Affairs (for refugees)
  • Curriculum vitae (student)
  • Police Clearance Certificate (for adults)
  • Copy of student’s pass previously held -for the renewal cases
  • NB: Documents in foreign languages should be translated into English by either the Embassy, Public Notary, or authorized /recognized institution

Fee: Non-East Africans – : 100 US Dollar per year
East Africa Community Member States – Gratis