Class K Permit (Ordinary Resident / Retiree with Assured Income)
Class K Permit (Ordinary Resident / Retiree with Assured Income) is a residence route in Kenya (경제적 자립). Age 35+; assured foreign income ≥USD 24,000/yr (pension, annuity, investments) at free disposal; no work or business in Kenya. Fees: KES 20,000 processing + KES 250,000/yr issuance (2025 schedule); dependant passes extra.
Passive-income and financially independent residence →Requirements at a glance
You need an annual income of about CHF 19'200. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 7 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 7 years.
How holders are taxed
Resident 183+ days: Kenyan-source income taxed up to 35%; most foreign investment income not taxed in practice (verify)
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| 카테고리 | 경제적 자립 |
|---|---|
| 투자 | — |
| 수수료(가족) | CHF 1'900 + CHF 1'550 / 년 |
| 소득 / 년 | CHF 19'200 |
| 자산 | — |
| 최소 체류 | — |
| 영주권 | 7 |
| 시민권 | 7 |
| 취업 | no |
| 자격 | all |
| 세금 | Resident 183+ days: Kenyan-source income taxed up to 35%; most foreign investment income not taxed in practice (verify) |
| 기준일 | 2026-10 |
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