Kenya · Investor / Golden Visa

Permit Class G

Official name Permit Class G: (Specific trade, business or consultancy (KEP/G))

By António Mira, Founder · Member, Arab-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCIAP) & Portuguese-Saudi Business Council (PSBC)
✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-25 · Our methodology
4/10 diff
Moderate

Permit Class G (specific trade, business or consultancy) requires documentary proof of at least USD 100,000 capital to b…

Min income
Processing
Path to PR
No
Job offer
Not required
Direct answer

Permit Class G (specific trade, business or consultancy) requires documentary proof of at least USD 100,000 capital to be invested and company incorporation, plus a non-refundable processing fee of KES 20,000.

At a Glance

Visa Duration
12 months
Processing Time
Min Income
Path to PR
No
Difficulty
4/10 — Moderate

Eligibility Requirements

RequirementDetails
Age Range18–65
Job Offer RequiredNo
Sponsorship RequiredNo
Health Insurance RequiredNo

Family & Rights

RightDetails
Path to Permanent ResidencyNo

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 Permit Class G: (Specific trade, business or consultancy (KEP/G))?

Permit Class G (specific trade, business or consultancy) requires documentary proof of at least USD 100,000 capital to be invested and company incorporation, plus a non-refundable processing fee of KES 20,000.

Can the Permit Class G: (Specific trade, business or consultancy (KEP/G)) lead to permanent residency?

No — this is a temporary pathway and does not itself lead to permanent residence. Holders often switch to a different route to pursue settlement.

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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Data last verified: 2026-06-25 · See our methodology

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