eFNS - Alien Card - Information Pack

Welcome to the Permanent Residency Application Information Pack

There are four categories of applications that can be made under Permanent Residency. These are provided under Section 37 of the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act, 2011. Choose applicable category of the applications below, to find out its requirements and apply.

(Category A) Application of Permanent Residency by Ex-Citizens of Kenya

This category applies to applicants who were Kenya citizens by birth but have since renounced or lost citizenship status and/or are denied the opportunity by their countries of domicile to hold dual citizenship. Children and spouses of these applicants can also apply.
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(Category B) Application of Permanent Residency by holders of Work permits

This category applies to applicants who have held Kenya work permits for at least 7 years and have been continuously resident in the country for three years immediately preceding the permanent residence application. It also includes their spouses and children .
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(Category C) Application of Permanent Residency by Children of Kenya Citizens

This category applies to Children of Kenya Citizens born outside the country and have acquired foreign citizenship of their country of residence/domicile.
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(Category D) Application of Permanent Residency by Spouses of Kenya Citizens

This category applies to Spouses of Kenya Citizens married for at least three years.
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