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@Conor G. Smyth

Hello and welcome on board !

Have you contacted the embassy yet to enquire about your options and visa ?

In which country are you living right now ?

Regards

Bhavna

@Bhavna

Hi Bhavna, I have read all online advisory - i have contacted Directorate of Immigration, FNS - they never reply, as well as the Kenyan embassy - who simply state that i should apply for eTA (i know that as i go to Kenya often!) and then they ignore all emails. I have contacted Irish and UK embassies too - whilst Irish have been helpful, the advisory does not apply - the permit route is NOT feasible for me. I still await UK to reply. I am in the UK at the moment.

@Conor G. Smyth

Hey! Karibu Kenya! 

In your case, since you're not seeking employment and have a Kenyan partner with a baby on the way, your best bet for long-term stay would be either: 

1. Dependent Pass – Once your child is born and recognized as Kenyan, you can apply for a Dependent Pass as their parent. This would allow you to stay legally without needing a work permit. 

2. Spousal Visa (Class K Permit or Permanent Residency) – Once you're married in 2025, you can apply for permanent residency based on marriage to a Kenyan citizen. Until then, a Class K Permit (for financially independent foreigners) might be an option, though it's not always easy to get. 

For now, you can keep extending your visitor's pass up to the allowed 90+90 days while preparing your paperwork for either of the above. The key thing is to ensure you don’t overstay, as immigration rules are enforced strictly these days. 

If you need official guidance, you can check with Immigration Kenya  or visit Nyayo House in Nairobi. 

Hope this helps, and all the best with your new family!

@kevin Aura

Asante sana Kevin! your reply reinforces what we have been reviewing - so most appreciative of you taking the time to reply! Yes, we shall review that soon when in Nairobi. Also, thanks for your kind wishes!! Conor

@Conor G. Smyth

I have been here 27 months, I love the place, you have to leave Kenya every 6 months, I usually go to Uganda or Tanzania for a few days, apply for a new visa when I get there then come back,

I'm lucky I have an army pension, but I did set my wife up with a shop so we have an income from that too.

Welcome to Kenya

@FrankLancs

It's great to hear that you love Kenya! It truly has a way of capturing people’s hearts. The visa situation can be a bit of a hassle, but it sounds like you've found a good way to navigate it. Setting up a business for your wife was a smart move—having a local income stream makes a big difference. Glad to hear your army pension also provides some stability. Karibu Kenya, and I hope you continue enjoying your time here

@FrankLancs

Nice to meet you and hope you are well.  Many thanks Frank for that - i am in Kenya (and other neighbouring countries) alot - and soon heading there for longer term + marriage etc. I know Uganda well, but what I read is that you must leave the EAC to get a new run on entry (for 3+3 months). is that not the case? i ask as i have went from Kenya to Uganda and back in 1 issued ETA. I was thinking id have to go to the likes of Zambia etc. to get a new ETA and entry for another 6 months. i am very apprehensive of not regaining entry by not following any formalities.... Conor

@FrankLancs

Does the immigration staff give you a hard time when coming back?

Just for information; the Class K is not a spousal visa ie. not dependent upon being married.  The application process is relatively straightforward if you can evidence an income of equivalent $24000 plus per annum which should be from sources such as investments, rental income etc.  The government prefer the source of income to be from outside Kenya.  It costs around £1500 per year, based on a 2 year cycle.

Permanent residency.  Not available until you have been married for over 3 years.

Dependent Pass would require evidence that your partner can support you - it's not really aimed at someone with independent financial means.

@Bhavna

Hi Bhavna, I have contacted the Kenyan embassy yes, they don't answer emails,  nor answer phone! Only once got a reply. Told to Apply for eTA. Have also attempted directorate of immigration and FNS, as well as UK mission in kenya. In all, get no response!

Im in SE england.

Conor

Hi Conor  please come first  as a visitor and later on you are going to familiarise yourself on how to stay in kenya. All the best