Class G Work Permit (Investor) Fees / Charges, Kenya

A Class G Work Permit is issued to foreign nationals who intend to engage — whether alone or in partnership — in a specific trade, business, consultancy, or profession (other than a prescribed profession) in Kenya. It is the standard work permit for foreign investors and entrepreneurs. The Immigration Department's official page for Class G requires documentary proof of capital to be invested of at least USD 100,000, and company registration documentation.

Class G Work Permit Fee Summary Table

Fee Type	Amount	Notes
Processing fee (non-refundable)	KES 20,000	Payable at application
Annual issuance fee	KES 250,000 per year	Payable upon approval for each year approved
Express permit	USD 10,000 per year	For urgent processing
Appeals reprocessing fee	KES 20,000	On rejected application appeal
Financial security (bank guarantee / insurance bond)	KES 100,000	Required post-approval

Minimum investment threshold: USD 100,000 in documentary proof. Class G issuance fee revised from KES 100,000 to KES 250,000 per year under the 2024 gazette revisions.

Key Requirements

Documents include: signed cover letter from the employer, company, or organisation; valid KRA Tax Compliance Certificate for both company and individual (on renewal); documentary proof of capital investment of at least USD 100,000; Certificate of Incorporation, Memorandum and Articles of Association; and any sector-specific business licence. KenInvest Investment Certificate holders may access Class G permits through the investment certificate pathway.

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