An immigration student pass in Kenya is the migration status given to foreign nationals seeking to pursue Studies or education in Kenya from a recognized educational institution and are generally issued to.

1. School students in Primary and secondary School.
2. College and University Students.
3. Students undertaking internship, research.

Requirements for Student pass application in Kenya

To make an application for a Student Pass in Kenya, you shall require the following.

1. A filled, signed and stamped application Form 30, by the educational institution's authorized person.
2. A detailed and Signed Cover letter addressed to the Director of Immigration Services from the educational institution indicating the course to be pursued. - This is done by the applicant if an adult or by the guardian for a minor.
3. Signed commitment letter from the sponsor or guardian
4. Scan of passport of the sponsor / Guardian
5. Contact information of guardian, ie.
   • Email address.
   • Postal Address.
   • Telephone number.
   • Residential address.
6. Proof of funds for self-sponsored students
7. For minors, consent letter from the parent
8. Copy of parent's passport and copy of birth certificate of the minor should be attached as proof of relationship
9. Copy of a valid passport of applicant
10. Contact information of applicant.
    • Email address.
    • Postal Address.
    • Telephone number.
    • Residential address.
11. Current immigration status for the pupil/student (If currently in the country)
12. Recent passport size color photos.
13. Duly certified Copies of basic academic certificates for those joining Tertiary Institutions and Universities.
14. Documents in foreign languages should be translated into English by either the Embassy, Public Notary, or authorized /recognized institution
15. Copy of the school's/college registration certificate from the Ministry of Education.
16. Police Clearance Certificate from the country of origin, or if a resident, from the Kenya Police Service

How to apply for a Student Pass in Kenya.

The proceedure for application for a Student Pass in kenya as as follows.

1. Once all the requerements are compiled and application is made via the eFNS immigration portal.
2. The application is free. Upon upload off al the processing documents, the application is formwarded for process and verification.
3. Once the application has been processed and is successful an Approval certificate together with an invoice shall be issued with the terms of payment for the Permit
4. Upon payment of the permit issuance fees, the ePermit is issued

Cost of student pass in Kenya

The charges set for processing of a student pass in kenya are as follows.

1. Application for Student Pass - Free (Free)
2. Issuance Fees (Payable upon approval) .
   • Student Pass: $100 per year
   • Internship: $100 per year
   • Research : $100 per year

Who is eligible to apply for a Student Pass in Kenya?

Foreign nationals who have received an admission offer from a recognized Kenyan educational institution are eligible to apply for a Student Pass in Kenya. This applies to students enrolled in primary, secondary, tertiary, or university-level programs, as well as those pursuing vocational training, internships, or short courses

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