🇰🇪 Kenya · Student
Student's Pass — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €87 |
| Minimum annual salary | €87 |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €91 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Documents
- Duly filled, signed and stamped application Form 30 by the educational institution authorized personnel (both new applications and renewals)
- Detailed cover letter from the institution addressed to the Director General of Immigration Services indicating the course to be pursued and the duration
- Copy of valid national passport (bio-data page)
- Current immigration status of the student (if in the country)
- Upload recent passport size colored photos
- Duly certified copies of basic academic certificates (for those joining tertiary institutions)
- Commitment letter from the sponsor
- National passport copy of the sponsor (bio-data page)
- Proof of funds (for self-sponsored students)
- Consent letter from the parents (for minors)
- Copy of parent’s national Passport (for minors)
- Copy of birth certificate (for minors)
- Copy of registration certificate for the institution from the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
- Clearance letter from the Department of Refugee Affairs (for refugees)
- Curriculum vitae (student)
- Police Clearance Certificate (for adults)
- Copy of student’s pass previously held - for the renewal cases
- NB: Documents in foreign languages should be translated into English by either the Embassy, Public Notary, or authorized /recognized institution
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://fns.immigration.go.ke/infopack/passes/studentpass/.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €87.
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.
“Police Clearance Certificate (for adults)”
“Visto de estudante = residência temporária pela duração dos estudos; PR via rota pós-estudo separada. not_applicable. Programa: This is a document issued to applicants (foreign students) ... who wish to purse their education in Kenya's Education or Training Institutio”
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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 2026-06-22.