Getting married to a Kenya lady

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8 years ago

I'm a Nigerian, a male in love with a Kenya lady and we intends getting married soon. We also want to settle in Nairobi. She advised me to move to Kenya so we can get married. We are also planning to set up a business for me. What would it take me to settle legally in Kenya after our marriage? I'm already in Kenya on a tourist visa single entry. Thanks.

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Longonot62 Kenya Advisor

1521POSTS

8 years ago

If your future wife is working, then you may be able to apply for a Dependents Pass.聽 You must apply after marriage.聽 Under the old constitution, these tended to be issued to women and children.聽 The new constitution allows men to apply, but there might be more scrutiny.聽 After 3 years of marriage, you would be eligible to apply for Permanent Residency (Category D).

It should be noted that a Dependent Pass doesn't entitle you to work.

If you want to start and run a business, you can register the company while you have a single entry visa.聽 However, if you want to work within the company you have registered, then you must apply for a Class G permit.聽 For this permit it is irrelevant whether you are married to a Kenyan.聽 I have pasted the requirements below:

Class G Requirements.

鈼ocumentary proof of capital to be invested/already invested minimum of 100,000 US聽
聽 dollars or equivalent in any other currency.

鈼egistration certificate of the company OR certificate of incorporation.

鈼opies of personal and company PIN (Personal Identification Number) if business is
聽 running.

鈼or renewals; audited accounts for previous 2 years and a certificate of tax compliance
聽 from the Kenya Revenue Authority.
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鈼rocessing Fee Kshs.10,000 non-refundable.
鈼ee is Kshs. 100,000/= per year or part thereof.