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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