A pass in a document issued to person(s) seeking to enter and remain in Kenya for the purpose of receiving education or training, whose spouse, parent or guardian is lawfully entitled to enter Kenya or those who wish to enter or remain in Kenya for a limited period for purposes of temporarily conducting a business, trade or profession. There are three (3) main types of passes issued in Kenya i.e student/research/internship pass, dependant pass and special pass.
Types of passes
- Special Pass: This is a document issued to person(s) who wishes to enter or remain in Kenya for a limited period for purposes of temporarily conducting a business, trade or profession.
- Student Pass: This is a document issued to foreign students, who wish to purse their education in Kenya’s Education or Training Institutions where they have been accepted or admitted. The applicant (foreign student) must be accepted as a student by an approved Educational or Training Establishment.
- Dependant Pass: This is a document issued to a person whose spouse, parent or guardian is lawfully entitled to enter Kenya.
Fees
| No. | Type of pass | Fee |
| 1. | Special Pass | $150 per month or part thereof |
| 2. | Student Pass | $50 per year or part thereof |
| 3. | Dependant Pass | $50 |
