KenyaFamily
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The Dependant Pass is issued to the spouse, parent or child of someone lawfully entitled to be in Kenya: a Kenyan citizen, a work/residence permit holder, an exempted person, or a permanent resident.
Issued to persons who are Dependants of: Kenya Citizens Permit holders Exempted persons Permanent residents
The Dependant Pass covers dependants of Kenyan citizens, permit holders, exempted persons and permanent residents. The qualifying relationship is to a spouse, parent or guardian lawfully entitled to enter Kenya.
n Home Apply Now FAQ's Contacts How to apply Disclaimer What are the requirements Things you should be aware of Home Anything Start Page Application for a Dependant Pass This document is issued to a person whose spouse, parent or guardian is lawfully entitled to enter Kenya ( 27 (1) of the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Regulations, 2012). Who Qualifies? Issued to persons who are Dependants of: Kenya Citizens Permit holders Exempted persons Permanent residents What are the requirements A duly filled and signed Form 28 - Dependant Pass online form. You will print out the form at the end of the application for a dependant 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 from the applicant addressed to the Director of I
The checked official sources did not provide enough route-specific evidence to confirm what is important for proving the qualifying family relationship.
Spouses& children of Kenyan Citizen: Ksh. 20,000/-
The pass is issued to a dependant of the sponsor, and it is invalidated if the dependant ceases to depend on the sponsor or the sponsor cannot maintain the dependant. The official source does not state a specific financial, accommodation or insurance requirement.
(a) the dependent has ceased to depend on the applicant;
The pass is tied to the sponsor's own status and is invalidated under Regulation 27 rather than expiring on a fixed date of its own: if the dependency ceases, the sponsor cannot maintain the dependant, the sponsor leaves Kenya other than temporarily, the dependant takes up employment or income-generating activity, the sponsor's permanent residence ceases or the sponsor dies, or, for a child, the dependant turns 21. The official source states no separate renewal procedure distinct from the sponsor's own permit renewal. The dependant may not work or study on the pass alone.
(a) the dependent has ceased to depend on the applicant;
These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.
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