^{CLASS K : Ordinary Residents}

Requirements For New Applications:

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1. Authorization:

• Original Authorization Letter for KenyaLink Facilitators Limited (if using their services).

2. Immigration Status:

• Copy of Immigration Status if currently in Kenya.

3. Proof of Assured Income:

• Documentary proof of assured annual income (bank statements, proof of assets) from sources outside Kenya.
• Assured annual income must amount to USD 24,000 Per Annum.
• Bank statements must be from a local bank account (funds transferred into a local bank account).

4. Application Form:

• Duly filled and signed application Form 25.
• Applicant fills the "Personal Particulars" section and Part 3, then signs.

5. Cover Letter:

• Original cover letter from the applicant:
• Stating the desire to apply for retirement in Kenya.
• Confirming investments abroad to support the stay in Kenya.
• Undertaking NOT to accept paid employment of any kind.
• Addressed to THE DIRECTOR OF IMMIGRATION SERVICES, Nyayo House, Nairobi, KENYA.
• Provide Kenyan contact details (phone number, address, and email) on the letterhead.
• The letter must be signed.

6. Passport Documents:

• Copies of the National Passport.

7. Passport Photos:

• Two recent passport-size photographs (not older than 6 months).

8. Fees:

• Processing Fee: KES 10,000 (bankers cheque to PRINCIPAL SECRETARY MINISTRY OF INTERIOR AND COORDINATION OF NATIONAL GOVERNMENT).
• Application Fee: KES 200,000 for 2 years (option for 1 year at KES 100,000, bankers cheque to PRINCIPAL SECRETARY MINISTRY OF INTERIOR AND COORDINATION OF NATIONAL GOVERNMENT).
• Payment after permit approval with a grace period of a month.

9. Security Bond:

• KES 100,000 with a bank or insurance company (done after permit approval).
• Submit the Security Bond form to Immigration along with the application fee.
• International banks may be hesitant, consider using a local bank like KCB or Co-operative.

10. Processing and Endorsement:

• Once payments are submitted, the final permit will be processed after a few days and endorsed in the applicant’s passport.

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