Kenya · Skilled Worker Visa

Class A (Mining and prospecting) work permit

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✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-09 · Our methodology
6.5/10 diff
Challenging

Requirements verified against the official government source.

Min income
Processing
Path to PR
Job offer
Required

At a Glance

Visa Duration
12 months
Processing Time
Min Income
Path to PR
Difficulty
6/10 — Challenging

Eligibility Requirements

RequirementDetails
Job Offer RequiredYes
Sponsorship RequiredYes
Health Insurance RequiredNo

Related Pathways

Cost of Living

Nairobi
Single (monthly)€750
Family (monthly)€1,550
Rent 1BR (center)€400
Groceries€150
Transport pass€25
Mombasa
Single (monthly)€385
Family (monthly)€846
Rent 1BR (center)€192
Groceries€92
Transport pass€31
Kisumu
Single (monthly)€292
Family (monthly)€654
Rent 1BR (center)€154
Groceries€77
Transport pass€23

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Class A (Mining and prospecting) work permit?

The Class A (Mining and prospecting) work permit is an immigration pathway offered by Kenya. It falls under the Skilled Worker Visa category.

Are there alternative pathways to Kenya?

Yes. Kenya offers 6 other immigration pathways. Compare all options on our Kenya country page.

What is the cost of living in Kenya?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: Nairobi: €750/mo; Mombasa: €385/mo; Kisumu: €292/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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Official source

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Data last verified: 2026-06-09 · See our methodology

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