Types of Passes

Student pass

This is a document issued to applicants (foreign students) who wish to pursue 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.

Internship pass

This is a document issued to person(s) seeking to enter and remain in Kenya for the purpose of undertaking Internship within Kenya. The applicant must have been accepted as an intern in an institution within Kenya.

Research pass

This is a document issued to person(s) seeking to enter and remain in Kenya for the purpose of undertaking an academic research within Kenya. The applicant must have been accepted as a researcher in an institution within Kenya.

Issued to persons who are Dependants of:

Dependant pass

Issued to persons who are Dependants of:

Re-entry pass

Re-entry passes are only issued to holders of dependant passes.