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Last activity 15 September 2010 by kenyandesi

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longtalljules

Hi there!

My fiancee (Indian national) is moving to Nairobi in January and has an employment VISA secured. I am of course wanting to join him in February/March, thus I am starting to research exactly what is required for me to get there and also secure employment! I am a British national. I have many, many questions so if anyone could help me with them it would be much appreciated.

Firstly - the most pressing question - do I need to secure employment before I get there, or can I go and find employment while there?


Any help much appreciated!

Juliet :lol:

Sheetul

Hello Juliet!

Welcome to Expat-Blog! :)

Check out Kenya Guide and specially, the article "Requirements for foreigners to live and work in Kenya"

Good Luck!

Regards,
Sheetul

longtalljules

Thank you!

Also some other questions folks -

If I am married, can I go with my husband on his work Visa to Kenya? I understand I would not be eligible to work in Kenya if I did this?

LTJ

kenyandesi

Greetings and welcome.

Without a work permit you cannot legally work in Kenya.
You may visit on dependency or tourist visa.
What kind of work are you looking for, maybe I can help.

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