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Directorate of Immigration and Citizen Services
Issues passports, permits and the electronic travel authorisation.
What this authority does
Kenya replaced visas with a universal Electronic Travel Authorisation in January 2024, requiring advance authorisation from nearly all visitors. The directorate also issues Class D work permits, which require proof that the role could not be filled locally.
Services for the public
- ETA applications
- Work permits
- Passports
- Permanent residence
Before you contact this authority
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