Name of the Organization : Directorate of Immigration & Registration of Persons
Type of Facility : Student Pass Application Procedure
Country : Kenya
Website : http://www.immigration.go.ke/
Immigration Kenya Student Pass Application
This document issued to person(s) seeking to enter and remain in the country for the purpose of receiving education or training at an educational or training establishment within the country by which he/she has been accepted as a student/pupil.
Related : Directorate of Registration of Persons Kenyan Passport Application Procedure : www.statusin.org/7100.html
Student Passes Requirements:
1.Application form(form 8) dully filled signed and stamped
2.Cover/forwarding letter from school stating the course and course duration
3.Copy of the passport ** biodata pages ** visa page
4.Two passport size photos
5.Commitment letter from parent/legal guardian/sponsor
6.6. The institution applying must be registered as an educational establishment. If the institution is relatively new a copy of registration must be submitted together with the application .
Fee For Student Passes:
Ksh.5,000/= per year or part thereof.
Notes:
1. This certificate must be signed by the Principal in person
2. Research and intern applicants must attach approval and /or permission from relevant Kenyan authority
It is an offence:
(a) To receive education or training at any educational or training establishment within Kenya without a Pupil’s Pass
(b) While in possession of a Pupil’s Pass, to engage in any form of employment either for gain or not
Dependant Passes
Dependant Pass Requirements:
** The applicant must be Kenyan Holder of valid entry permit Exempted person under Immunities Act (Cap. 179) and who are covered under section 4(3) (a) to (g) .
** Application form dully filled and signed
** Copy of the national passport of the dependant .
** Two passport size photos of the dependant.
** Copy of birth certificate or marriage certificate for immediate family members If the institution is relatively new a copy of registration must be submitted together with the application .
Fee For Dependant Passes:
Ksh.5,000/=
Special Pass:
This is a document issued to person(s) given specific employment by specific employer for a short duration not exceeding three (3) monthsose of receiving education or training at an educational or training establishment within the country by which he/she has been accepted as a student/pupil.
Special Pass Requirements :
** Application form dully filled and signed
** Copy of the national passport
** Two passport size photos
** Forwarding letter from institution/applicant
** Clearance from regulatory bodies (medical and dentist board, pharmacy and poisons board, engineering board, NGO council, Ministry of Information. ion is relatively new a copy of registration must be submitted together with the application .
Fee For Special Pass:
Ksh.15,000/= Per month or part there of
Re-Entry Pass Fee:
Ksh.1,000/=
Rollout of e-Passport
** This is to notify the General Public that the Department of Immigration will start issuing the e-Passport with effect from 1st September 2017. Holders of valid current passports will be allowed to use them for the next 2 years i.e to 31st August 2019 after which they will be rendered invalid.
** Please note that the department will no longer be issuing the current Ordinary, Diplomatic and East African passports.
For further information :
Visit the Immigration Offices at Nyayo house or Regional offices in Mombasa and Kisumu.
Email: dis AT immigration.go.ke
Call: 020 2222022.
Sms or whatsapp: 0719792631.
Twitter handle: @ImmigrationDept.
Facebook: Department of Immigration Services.
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What are the requirement for a renewal of the Kenya Pupil Pass?
Information available from the Official Website :
Kenya Student's Pass Requirement New and Renewal
** A duly filled, signed and stamped application Form 30, by the institution's authorized personel (Both new and renewal cases) . You will print out the form at the end of the application for a Student pass. In case you want to reprint your application form, you can do so by going to "My Applications" section here
** Detailed and Signed Cover letter addressed to the Director of Immigration Services from the institution indicating the course to be pursued and the duration - both new and renewal cases
** Signed commitment letter from the sponsor - both new and renewal cases
** National passport copy of the sponsor - both new and renewal cases
** Proof of funds for self-sponsored students - both new and renewal cases
** For minors, consent letter from the parent - both new and renewal cases
** Copy of parent's national passport and copy of birth certificate of the minor should be attached as proof of relationship (for minors). - both new and renewal cases
** Copy of a valid national passport both new and renewal cases (the bio-data page)
** Current immigration status for the pupil/student- both new and renewal cases (If in the country)
** Two (2) recent passport size color photos. - both new and renewal cases
** Duly certified Copies of basic academic certificates for those joining Tertiary Institutions and Universities -new cases
** Documents in foreign languages should be translated into English by either the Embassy, Public Notary, or authorized /recognized institution -both new and renewal cases
** Copy of the school's/college registration certificate from the Ministry of Education - new cases
** Clearance letter from Department of Refugee Affairs for refugees. - both new and renewal cases
** Certified copies of progress report/transcripts obtained(by the issuing institution) -for renewal cases
** Copy of student's pass previously held -for renewal cases
** For minor attach a copy of parent's kenya residence permit if not a boarder.
I have applied already. How do I check the status or to have a confirmation that I have applied?
I want to apply online for the pupil pass but it is telling me to have password.
I would like to renew my ID for one more year.
I want to know about student pass but I see all details am coming to study in Kenya about Aviation. Now I am a student in Africa College Of Aviation And Management because in my Country do not know about aviation study.
Go to our school administration and ask for the documents required.
What constitute the commitment letter from the parent/guardian/sponsor?