Residence visa for parent

Last activity 07 July 2017 by Longonot62

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Jay318Member03 July 2017 12:00:53

Hello,
I plan to move to Nairobi in 2018. I live with my wife, 2 children and mother in Dubai. UAE offers residence permit / visa for parent. What is the arrangement in Keyna? Can I get visa for my mother?
Can I ask my employer to sponsor it with insurance or I can sponsor my mother ? What will be the cost for visa and medical insurance for parent?

Thanks
Jaydeep

Longonot62Kenya Expat Advisor03 July 2017 15:28:48

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Usually immediate family members (spouse & children) can live in Kenya on Dependents Passes (I assume that you will be working in Kenya). I am not too sure about parents though.

It can be difficult to obtain medical insurance from a Kenyan provider, for older people. You may have to look into an international insurance company.

Jay318Member05 July 2017 08:03:26

Thank you Longonot62.
Can you guide me to link or person who can provide me more information on parent visa in Nairobi?

Thanks

Longonot62Kenya Expat Advisor07 July 2017 05:25:22

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The Department of Immigration website refers to 'applicants, their children and spouses' being potentially eligible. I can't find any mention of extended family. There is no such thing as a 'Parent Visa'. I am fairly sure that a Dependents Pass can only be given to spouses and children too and others have to apply in their own right, to reside in the country, on maybe a 'Class K' (retirement) permit.

You would probably need to seek advice from an immigration lawyer, such as this company (although there are others):

https://fathershandltd.com

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