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Kenya Dependant Pass

10 facts quoted from the official source

Pass for the dependant of a Kenyan citizen, permit holder, exempted person or permanent resident.

Route type
Family
Can bring
spouse, dependants +2
from the official record
Requirements
5
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

5 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Form 28The online Form 28 must be completed and signed.
  • Qualifying PrincipalThe principal must be a Kenyan citizen, permit holder, exempted person or permanent resident.
  • Relationship EvidenceCertified marriage, birth, death or other dependency evidence is required.
  • Spouse Parent Or Guardian DependencyThe dependant relationship must be through a spouse, parent or guardian.
  • Sufficient IncomeThe principal provides proof of sufficient assured income.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe principal must be a Kenyan citizen, permit holder, exempted person or permanent resident.
  • No Work Or Study By DefaultThe dependant pass alone does not authorise work, trade or study.
  • Official source basisThe principal must be a Kenyan citizen, permit holder, exempted person or permanent resident.
  • Report summaryThe principal must be a Kenyan citizen, permit holder, exempted person or permanent resident.
Family

Who you can bring

spousedependantsparentsguardian
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Principal Status ValidityA permit-holding principal supplies a valid permit with at least six months remaining.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Kenya?
The official source states: Pass for the dependant of a Kenyan citizen, permit holder, exempted person or permanent resident.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, dependants, parents, guardian.

Every answer is quoted from the official fns.immigration.go.ke page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 10 points against the official source; 10 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source fns.immigration.go.keLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Kenya government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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