Spouses of Kenya Citizens may apply for permanent residency in Kenya

Kenya stands out as a country that offers a pathway to permanent residency through marriage to a Kenyan citizen. Section 37 (d) of the Kenyan Citizenship and Immigration Act delineates the eligibility criteria for this status, offering an avenue for foreign nationals who have been legally married to Kenyan citizens for three years or more.
Biz Brokers Kenya guides you through the process, from eligibility and requirements to rights and obligations, shedding light on the opportunities and responsibilitithat come with permanent residency in Kenya.

Requirements for application for Permanent Residency by marriage in Kenya.

To make an application to be a Permanent resident by souses of Kenyan citizens in Kenya you shall require the following.

1. Application cover letter by Kenyan spouse.
2. Permanent residence application form.
3. Category D - Questionnaire.
4. Residence status form. generated upon completion of the application.
5. Police Clearance Certificate ( Original).
6. Proof of marriage and family life.
7. Certified copy of the marriage certificate.
8. Copies of either passport, Identity card and birth certificate of Kenyan spouse.
9. Copy of passport and birth certificate of the foreign spouse.
10. Copies of work permits or Dependant pass of spouse.
11. Passport size photographs .
12. Foreign National Certificate (Alien card)

Eligibility Criteria and Documentation

Central to the acquisition of permanent residency by marriage in Kenya is the demonstration of a genuine and enduring marital relationship.
The Act stipulates that the marriage must be legally recognized, whether solemnized in Kenya or elsewhere, and not entered into solely for the purpose of gaining residency rights.

Applicants are required to

1. Provide evidence of marital status
2. Provide eveidence of marrital life.
3. Provide details of childred.
4. Provide details of shared property and common interests.
5. Privide details and evidence of public acknowledgement of the union.

How to apply for Permanent Residency by marriage in Kenya.

After compilation of all the Requirements. The application with all the requirements is made to the Director of Immigration Services Kenya.
The application for permanent residency by marriage involves a thorough vetting process by the immigration department, which evaluates each case on its merits. Alongside the requisite documentation, applicants must submit a cover letter from the Kenyan spouse. The prescribed application form and a police clearance certificate. A processing fee of Kshs 100,000 is charged initially, with an additional fee of Kshs 50,000 upon approval of the application.

Once the application has been processed and is successful an Approval certificate shall be issued containing the terms of the Residency.

Additional Application information for Permanent Residency by Marriage in Kenya

The following additional information is required to complete your application for permanent residecny by marriage in Kenya.

1. Dependent Additional Details (Children)
• Names in full
• Place of Birth*
• Date of birth
• Country of Birth*
• Registration Certificate*
• Certificate Number*
• Nationality*
• Registration Document - Birth certificate
• Registration Document Number (Specify the document if Other)
• Passport number
2. Parent's Details
• Surname*
• Other Names*
• Identification Document (ID/passport)*
• Document No*
• Nationality*
3. Referees Details - 2 Kenyan referees. (I have included myself as a referee as well)
• Full Name*
• National ID No*
• PIN No.*
• Tel No. (e.g., +254 711111111)
• Residential Address*
• Postal Address*
4. Applicant Educational and Professional Qualifications (Degree or Diploma)
• Start Date*
• End Date*
• Academic/Professional Qualification as per Certificate and/or Vocational/Industrial Training Received*
• Name of Institution*
• Address of Institution*
• Country of Training*
• Nature of Course/Training (e.g., Information Technology - Full-time)
• Copy of certificates (Degree / Diploma)
5. Achievements and Innovations
• Achievement Description - Any professional or business achievements
6. Membership of Professional Societies
• Name of Society and/or Organisation*
• Position Held*
7. Previous Employment Details
• Start Date (DD MMM YY, e.g., 24 Sep 2015)*
• End Date (DD MMM YY, e.g., 24 Sep 2015)*
• Name of Organisation*
• Organisation Postal Address*
• Employer Tel. No. (e.g., +254 711111111)
• Organisation Physical Address (Street/Road/Plot No. of Residence)
• Country*
• Position Held and Responsibilities
• Nature of Business*
• Reason for Leaving Employment*
• Salary per Month (Kshs)
8. Child's Mother Details
• Surname
• Other Names
• Identification Document (ID/passport)
• Document No
• Nationality

Rights and Obligations of Permanent Residents

Upona succesful application ane issuance, Permanent residents of Kenya have the following rights and obligations:-

1. To enter INTO and remain in Kenya.
2. To employment in Kenya.
3. To aducation in Kenyan institutions.
4. To own leasehold property in Kenya.
5. To move and settle anywhere in Kenya.
6. To access and enjoy social services and facilities in Kenya.
7. To be provided with a Permanent Residence Certificate.
8. The obligation to comply with the conditions prescribed for their residency in Kenya.
9. The obligation to observe and uphold Kenyan laws.

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