PERMANENT RESIDENCY : Category D - (SPOUSES OF KENYA CITIZENS)

Before You Apply:

  • Application for spouses of Kenya citizens married for at least three years.
  • Applicants must provide ample proof of marriage and family life, subject to possible in-person interviews.

Requirements:

  • Application letter by Kenyan spouse.
  • Duly filled permanent residence application form (form 23), signed and stamped by Magistrate/Commissioner for oaths.
  • Category D - Questionnaire for Intending Applicants (generated during online application).
  • Duly filled Residence status form (generated automatically upon online application).
  • Police Clearance Certificate (Original).
  • Demonstrate marriage and family life.
  • Certified copy of the marriage certificate.
  • Copies of either passport/Identity card/birth certificate of Kenyan spouse.
  • Copy of passport/birth certificate of the foreign spouse.
  • Copies of work permit(s)/dependent pass of spouse.
  • 2 passport size photographs (soft copy required during application).
  • Copy of valid foreigner certificate (Alien card).
  • Copy of the Police Clearance Certificate.

Fees:

  • Processing fee (Non-refundable): Kshs 5,000
  • Issuance fee (Payable once on approval): Kshs 50,000

Note: A joint sworn Affidavit by the spouses should be attached if the marriage was not solemnized in Kenya.