This is a document issued to a person whose spouse, parent or guardian is lawfully entitled to enter Kenya in accordance to Kenya’s Immigration laws.

Who is qualified to get a Dependant Pass?

The Dependant Pass is issued to persons who are dependants to:

  1. Kenyan Permit holders.
  2. A Kenyan citizen.
  3. A Kenyan Permanent Resident.
  4. An accredited representative to Kenya of a government of any Commonwealth country.
  5. An accredited envoy to Kenya of a foreign sovereign state.
  6. Persons conferred with immunities and privileges under the law.

Note: Gay couples, unmarried partners, and boyfriends/girlfriends do not currently qualify under Kenyan immigration law.

Legal Requirements

According to Kenya’s immigration laws, the immigration officer must be satisfied with the following conditions:

  1. Maintenance: The dependant depends on the applicant for his or her maintenance.
  2. Relationship: The dependant is a spouse or child of the applicant or relying on the applicant due to age, disability, or incapacity.
  3. Income: The applicant has sufficient income to maintain both themselves and the dependant for the duration of the stay.

Application Requirements

  1. Application Form: Duly signed.
  2. Cover Letter: Addressed to the Director of Immigration Services.
  3. Photos: Recent coloured passport photos.
  4. Passports: Copies of valid national passports of both applicant and dependant.
  5. Proof of Relationship: Marriage certificates or birth certificates.
  6. Financial Proof: Evidence of sufficient income.
  7. Permit Copy: For those applicants holding an immigration permit.

2024 Revised Fee Schedule

The Kenya government revised immigration fees effective April 2024:

  • Spouses/Children of Citizens: Revised from KES 5,000/- to KES 20,000/-
  • Spouses/Children of Permit Holders: Increased from KES 5,000/- to KES 10,000/-
  • Re-Entry Pass: Endorsed on the passport, revised from KES 1,000/- to KES 5,000/- (renewable every 2 years).

Circumstances of Invalidity

A Dependant Pass may become invalid if:

  • The dependant ceases to depend on the applicant.
  • The applicant is unable to continue maintenance.
  • The applicant leaves Kenya permanently.
  • The dependant engages in unauthorized employment or business.
  • A dependant child attains the age of twenty-one years.

Are you a foreigner who requires to apply for a Dependant Pass? Ombogo and Company Advocates are immigration attorneys. Please contact us on Email: legal@ombogo.co.ke or Call: +254 (0)771 77 5520.