🇰🇪 Kenya · Family
Dependant’s Pass — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €135 |
| Minimum annual salary | KES 20,000 |
| Age range | 1–1 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €67 |
Duration & renewal
Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Documents
- Duly filled and signed application FORM 28
- Detailed cover letter addressed to the Director General of Immigration Services
- Copy of valid National passport (bio-data page) and/ or national identity card for both the applicant and dependant
- Current immigration status for both the applicant and the dependant
- Current two (2) passport size colored photos of the dependant
- Evidence of the relationship between the applicant and the dependant
- Proof of sufficient and assured income to sustain self and the dependant
- Sworn affidavit of incapacity/inability to sustain self (dependant)
- A valid copy of work permit- at least six months to its expiry (for applicants holding work permits)
- Documentary proof of condition leading to dependency i.e. medical condition, disability, age among others
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://immigration.go.ke/dependants-pass/.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €135.
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://immigration.go.ke/dependants-pass/ · verified 2026-06-23
Minimum annual salary
https://immigration.go.ke/dependants-pass/ · verified 2026-06-23
Age range
https://immigration.go.ke/dependants-pass/ · verified 2026-06-23
Application fee
https://immigration.go.ke/dependants-pass/ · verified 2026-06-23
No direct PR path
“Dependant's Pass — Authorization issued to a foreigner who is a dependant of a Kenyan Citizen, Permit holder, Permanent Resident, or an Exempted person — page does not state whether the pass grants/leads to PR.”
https://immigration.go.ke/dependants-pass/ · verified 2026-06-23
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.