Kenya
Corporate Guide

Are there different classes of work permits in Kenya?

Yes. There are different classes of permits in Kenya. The most common work permit type for those in employment is the work permit (Class D) and special pass (temporary work permit). 

Other categories of permits available apply based on the activity proposed to be undertaken by the person, namely: 

• Class A for a person intending to engage in mining.
• Class B for a person engaged in agriculture or animal husbandry.
• Class C for a person of a prescribed profession and who intends to practise that profession.
• Class F for a person engaged in manufacturing.
• Class G for those intending to do a specific trade, business consultancy or profession (other than a prescribed profession).
• Class K for people not younger than 35 and who have an assured annual income derived from sources other than employment, occupation, trade, business or profession.
• Class M for people granted refugee status and their spouses who intend to take up employment.
• Class I for those engaged in approved religious or charitable activities.