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More newsPermanent residence in Kenya: What you need to know
Kenya is an East African country with a population of approximately 60 million people. It is one of the fastest-growing economies in sub-Saharan Africa and is rated the third best country in Africa for immigrants targeting high-income, well-paying jobs by the Henley Opportunity Index 2024. The World Bank further estimates that in 2023, Kenya’s growth accelerated from 4,8% to 5%. The 28 th edition of the Kenya Economic Update (KEU) attributes this growth to a strong rebound of the agricultural sector and moderate growth of the services sector. Kenya is also home to diverse tourist attractions, which include wildlife such as the Big Five that inhabit its beautiful savannahs. It is also known for its citizens’ athletic prowess, its stable political system and good governance.
Revised fees for immigration services in Kenya from 1 March 2024
Kenya is the largest and most advanced economy in East and Central Africa. The country is open for business to well-positioned companies with strategic objectives to tap into the growing potential of emerging markets in theregion.
Electronic Travel Authorisation: Visa in disguise?
During Kenya’s 60 th independence anniversary celebrations on 12 December 2023, the president directed that Kenya will be a visa-free country, effective from January 2024. This development in the immigration sector is now implemented through the electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) system that was unveiled on 5 January 2024. Notably, the eTA system departs from the public understanding of a visa-free experience as travellers (including infants and children) are required to obtain the document before embarkment. Travellers who expected a seamless entry into the country have aired their disappointment with the unexpected costs and additional documentation for persons from initially visa-exempt countries