Hi, I would like to move to Kenya to live with my Kenyan boyfriend. I am fortunate that the job I have based in Ireland, I can work from anywhere and my boss is willing for me to be based in Kenya. How would this work from a visa / permit perspective.
I am from UK.
We have offices in Kenya and ideally I would have liked the option to be able to go and work from there, but not sure if that would be feasible.
Thanks
Living in Kenya, working from home
LoobyLou
15 September 2015 16:20:40
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Annet Gesare
15 September 2015 19:42:36
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Working in kenya as a foreigner is not difficult so long as you have the required documents. I suggest you visit your embassy here in Kenya for further guidlines. Welcome and hope you enjoy your stay here, its a beautiful country.
Learowell
22 September 2015 05:38:41
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There is no reason why you shouldn't be able to work in Kenya for a UK company. You wouldn't need a permit as long as you are working for and being paid by a foreign company. It probably would raise questions if you worked at the offices here in Kenya and therefore you should really work from home. You will need a visa to reside in Kenya which you should be able to get a dependant of a Kenyan citizen.
Longonot62
23 September 2015 14:56:15
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You would have to be offered a transfer to your company office in Kenya, then your employer will apply for a work permit on your behalf (the correct procedure). This process should happen prior to leaving the UK.
You MUST have a work permit to do any sort of work (including voluntary) legally, in Kenya and this includes working for a UK based company.
You will not be able to just turn up in Kenya and expect to work legally, though how anyone would find out...........!
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