--- title: Seasonal / Short-Term Work Permit — Kenya (2026) description: Free complete guide to the Seasonal / Short-Term Work Permit visa for Kenya. Eligibility, costs, documents, process, and FAQ. Updated 2026. image: https://migrantiq.com/og/default.png --- Skip to content Ad spot · 728×90Advertise on MigrantIQBuy this spot [/advertise/?format=leaderboard&spot=Visa%20Detail%20Top] Kenya flag [/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fflagcdn.com%2Fw80%2Fke.png&w=3840&q=75] Visa guide SEASONAL / SHORT-TERM WORK PERMIT Migration · 1-2 weeks. Seasonal / Short-Term Work Permit immigration pathway. Path to permanent residence:,. Path to citizenship:,. Income / points requirement: €3,231/yr salary. 3 min read·Kenya·Migration Apply on official site [https://www.immigration.go.ke/]All Kenya visas [/visas/kenya/] €3,231/yr salary ·, · English (B1) · 1-2 weeks ·, Confirm fees and eligibility on the official portal · 3 min read €3,231/yr salary ·, · English (B1) · 1-2 weeks ·, Immigration rules and fees change frequently. Confirm current requirements on official government or embassy websites. Save visa to plan Editorially reviewedLast updated 2026-05-29Reviewed by MigrantIQ Editorial TeamOfficial visa portal ↗ [https://www.immigration.go.ke/] Review due soon AI-assisted. Parts of this page may be drafted with AI and editor-reviewed. Always confirm rules, fees, and hours on official government sources before you act. How we use AI [/about/ai/] · Editorial standards [/about/editorial-standards/] REQUIRED DOCUMENTS * - Valid passport. * - Job offer letter. * - Employer's registration certificate. * - Completed application form. * - Passport-sized photographs. ESTIMATED COSTS * - minIncomePoints: €3,231/yr salary * - minSavings: , * - pathToPr: , * - pathToCitizenship: , APPLICATION STEPS 1. Obtain a job offer from a Kenyan employer. 2. Gather required documents. 3. Submit the application to the Department of Immigration Services. 4. Pay the application fee. 5. Wait for processing (1-2 weeks). Always confirm the latest steps and forms on the official portal: Department of Immigration Services → [https://www.immigration.go.ke/] COMMON REJECTION REASONS * - Incomplete application or missing documents. * - Failure to meet the minimum salary requirement. * - Lack of a valid job offer. APPLICATION TIPS * - Ensure all documents are complete and accurate. * - Check that your job offer meets the salary requirement. * - Submit your application well in advance of your intended start date. OVERVIEW Seasonal / Short-Term Work Permit immigration pathway. Path to permanent residence:,. Path to citizenship:,. Income / points requirement: €3,231/yr salary. * Leads to permanent residency: No * Requires job offer: Yes * Language required: Yes * Minimum education: Not specified * Validity: Up to 3 years, depending on the employment contract. * Stay duration: Duration of the employment contract, up to 3 years. * Financial requirement: Minimum annual salary of €3,231. QUICK ELIGIBILITY CHECK Use this self-check for Seasonal / Short-Term Work Permit. It does not replace official legal assessment. I have a qualifying job offerI have required language test evidence Education LevelHigh schoolDiplomaBachelor or higher Result: Requirements appear incomplete Application checklist TRACK YOUR SEASONAL / SHORT-TERM WORK PERMIT PREPARATION Check items off as you prepare. Progress is saved in this browser and can be synced from My Plan. 0 / 16 complete * Confirm Seasonal / Short-Term Work Permit requirements on the official Kenya immigration source.Department of Immigration Services * Review the eligibility rules and note anything that needs evidence.This pathway lists a job offer requirement. * Secure a qualifying job offer and employer documents.Ask the employer for official offer letters, registration details, and any sponsorship forms. * Book or gather language test evidence.English (B1) * Prepare document: Valid passport.Check whether translation, notarization, apostille, or certified copies are required. * Prepare document: Job offer letter.Check whether translation, notarization, apostille, or certified copies are required. * Prepare document: Employer's registration certificate.Check whether translation, notarization, apostille, or certified copies are required. * Prepare document: Completed application form.Check whether translation, notarization, apostille, or certified copies are required. * Prepare document: Passport-sized photographs.Check whether translation, notarization, apostille, or certified copies are required. * Complete step: Obtain a job offer from a Kenyan employer. * Complete step: Gather required documents. * Complete step: Submit the application to the Department of Immigration Services. * Complete step: Pay the application fee. * Complete step: Wait for processing (1-2 weeks). * Pay only through official channels and save receipts.Avoid bank transfers to personal accounts or agents promising guaranteed approval. * Save a full copy of forms, uploads, payment receipts, and appointment confirmations. Clear checklistSync checklist in My Plan → [/plan/] Browse embassies in Kenya → [/embassies/in/kenya/] · Confirm insurance and appointment rules on the official portal. BENEFITS & WHAT THIS VISA ALLOWS * - Citizenship timeline:, Trust & safety BEFORE YOU PAY OR SUBMIT DOCUMENTS Use the official portal for applications and payments. Be careful with agents who guarantee approval, ask for personal-account transfers, or pressure you to send originals before a written contract. Scam alerts and related laws are in the sidebar. Official portal → [https://www.immigration.go.ke/] GET VISA CHECKLIST UPDATES Receive relevant reminders and source updates for Seasonal / Short-Term Work Permit in Kenya. Get reminders SOURCES & REFERENCES Official government and appointment portals override summary guidance on MigrantIQ. * Department of Immigration Services [https://www.immigration.go.ke/] Official source for forms, appointments, fees, and final requirements. * MigrantIQ visa record Last verified 2026-05-29. Feedback Was this guide helpful? Your answer helps us improve guides and update priority. YesNo PLAN YOUR NEXT STEPS * All visas · KenyaIndex [/visas/kenya/] * KenyaCountry [/countries/kenya/] * Arrival checklistChecklist [/checklist/kenya/] * Eligibility quizTool [/tools/eligibility/] * Pick a corridor calculatorCalculator [/calculator/] * Immigration Q&AQ&A [/qa/] * People storiesStories [/stories/?corridor=kenya] * Save to My PlanPlan [/plan/] Summarize this page with AI Opens your assistant with a pre-filled prompt (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude). Gemini uses Google AI Mode. Ask AI ↗ Not affiliated with any AI platform. 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