ALL ABOUT KENYA VISA FORM 25

INTRODUCTION 

Kenya visa form 25 is filled to obtain a work permit for Kenya by foreign nationals.  Citizens of other countries who are not native citizens of Kenya can work in Kenya. If the individual has an official document and permits to work in Kenya. It can be obtained by filling and submitting the form 25 Kenya visa.  Work permits for all foreigners are issued by the official director of the Immigration Department. 

The work permit will provide official permission to stay in Kenya and individuals can also invest, work in various sectors like the business field, trades, farming, work as an employee, etc. Applicants must apply for a relevant type of work visa. There are different categories for a work permit according to the activities and work:

1) Class A Work Permit: This type of work permit is issued for mining-related activities in Kenya.

2) Class B Work Permit:  The Class B type of visa is issued for agriculture or animal husbandry in Kenya.

3) Class C Work Permit: It can only be obtained by the foreign nationals who will work for the prescribed profession with Kenya in a partnership or alone 

4) Class D Work Permit: This type of work permit is obtained for employment. 

5) Class F Work Permit: For manufacturing-related work.

6) Class G Work Permit: For business, trade, and other related professions.

7) Class I Work Permit: For social, religious, and social activities.

8) Class K Work Permit: It can be obtained by the person who will not accept and take paid employment in Kenya. And has a source of income from outside the country.

9) Class M Work Permit: It can be obtained by the refugees who have been granted refugee status in Kenya.

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Application form for Kenya visa Form 25

The application form for Kenya visa form 25 is available on the internet at the official government immigration website. 

Applicants can download and fill the application form for Kenya Visa Form 25. The form is available in PDF format. The same form is also used for visa renewal. The form consists of 6 pages and is divided into three parts: Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3. This form is mostly filled by businessmen, employers and can also be filled for other types of work permits.

• The first page of Kenya visa Form 25 includes personal information. Applicants will be required to fill in their full name, contact details, date of birth, place of birth, passport information, Nationality, date, and place of issue.
• If the applicant is traveling with the family then they will need to fill in the information regarding spouse and children.
• Details about old work permit and visa
• Part 1 of the application form of Kenya Visa Form 25 should be completed by the employer or the head of the organization. 
• Personal details of the employer.
• Complete address of the organization or company where the foreign national will work.
• Job position 
• Other information regarding job
• Academic and professional qualifications of the employee which should match with the job. 
• Salary details
• All other information regarding the employee and valid reason to hire foreign nationals.
• Part 2 of the application form for Kenya visa form 25 is for entrepreneurs, businessmen, investors, and other professionals.
• You will have to mention the category of work permit you want to apply for.
• Business address and information 
• Details of the profession.
• Academic and professional qualifications.
• Income details and sources of income are available
• Details regarding the license or registration regarding the work permit.
• Part 3 of the application form for Kenya visa form 25 is for Class K Permit.
• Mention Accommodation details and address
• Applicants must have an income source to stay in Kenya. 
• All the information regarding income sources.

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Steps after completing Kenya visa form 25

• Pay the required application form fee at the immigrant office.
• Applicants should submit their application form for the work permit at the Ministry Of Immigration.
• The information regarding the status of your request and approval will be sent through your Email ID.
• Applicants can also collect the information for their work permit status at the immigration office.

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Conclusion

Any foreigner seeking to work or invest or want to perform any kind of professional activities in Kenya must obtain their work permit. The work permit can be obtained by following different steps for different types of reasons. But, the Kenya visa form 25 must be filled for obtaining a work permit.

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