John Francis
@Francis J
English expat in Kenya
Forum posts
8
About me
English
Lives in Nairobi
Speaks English
Registration: 20 July 2015
Activity
Speaking Swahili in Kenya by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Swahili is essential for a successful integration in Kenya. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Swahili? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...
Not all Kenyans can speak Swahili - I know a few words but don't know the language too well. Generally you can get by using English. Read More
SUBMITTING PAYMENTS FOR PERMITS AND PASSES NOW ONLINE by GuestPoster701
Hi Lovelies, Kindly note that from today, payments for Entry Permits and Passes applications will now be acceptable online. All applications and payments are to be made from the following site; https://fns.immigration.go.ke/ Also note the following ...
Is there a large number of outstanding Kenyan Citizen applications awaiting processing? How long is it likely to take for an application made 6th January 2014 to be processed? My wife made an application for a Kenyan Dependancy Pass on the 12th ... Read More
SUBMITTING PAYMENTS FOR PERMITS AND PASSES NOW ONLINE by GuestPoster701
Hi Lovelies, Kindly note that from today, payments for Entry Permits and Passes applications will now be acceptable online. All applications and payments are to be made from the following site; https://fns.immigration.go.ke/ Also note the following ...
What happens to existing applications - will these still be processed? Read More
Citizenship application and work permit delays by gbella
Hi, Does anyone have some advice on how to go about sorting a citizenship application and a work permit issue that has taken 3 years at immigration? Either the file 'goes missing' or something else but there is always an excuse and time is ...
gbella If you were originally Kenyan but lost citizenship due to taking citizenship of another country (due to marriage ?) when Kenya did not allow dual citizenship - you need to go to emigration and progress your application. You have a reference ... Read More
Citizenship application and work permit delays by gbella
Hi, Does anyone have some advice on how to go about sorting a citizenship application and a work permit issue that has taken 3 years at immigration? Either the file 'goes missing' or something else but there is always an excuse and time is ...
Sorry I can't say how to get things moving, I am in a simular position, all they say is be patient, but for how long, it's a big problem. Read More
Moving to Kenya from UK, import my car? by Adebisi2000
I am moving to Kenya to work soon and wondered if I could import my car without tax import duty etc.
Unless it's changed you need to have owned the vehicle for 12 months before shipping and continue to own it for 12 months in Kenya. However for importing a vehicle you will require a PIN number from KRA but to get that you need a Kenyan ID this ... Read More
Moving to Kenya from UK, import my car? by Adebisi2000
I am moving to Kenya to work soon and wondered if I could import my car without tax import duty etc.
Unless it's changed you need to have owned the vehicle for 12 months before shipping and continue to own it for 12 months in Kenya. However for importing a vehicle you will require a PIN number from KRA but to get that you need a Kenyan ID this ... Read More