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dependents pass - am married to a kenyan, am i entitled to get pass?

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exper Member

Member since 01 August 2014

experMember03 August 2014 14:16:44

Hi everyone
I am an American with a disability. I have been living in Kenya for two years. I have recently married a Kenyan woman and I was wondering if I am entitled to a dependents pass because of my disability

7nyerik Active member

Member since 14 April 2011

7nyerikActive member18 August 2014 06:04:37

Until relatively recently, only females were allowed dependent passes -- that is no longer the case. If your spouse is a Kenya, then you can apply for a dependent's pass or permanent residence status. After 3 threes of being married to a Kenyan and living in Kenya, you can apply for citizenship. I suggest you go with your Kenyan spouse to immigrations with all your documentation and get started on either a dependent's pass (which will not allow you to work) or for permanent residence status (which will allow you to work).

If you want to hire a consultant to help you with these matters, I recommend Father Hand Ltd.
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Longonot62 Kenya Expat Advisor

Member since 05 March 2010

Longonot62Kenya Expat Advisor21 August 2014 05:12:16

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Its seven years of marriage before citizenship can be applied for, as far as Iam aware.聽 Three years of marriage for permanaent residence, or having held a work permit for 7 years AND been continuously resident for three years preceding the application.

For a dependants pass, your spouse would have to be working and supporting you.

rachelnaj Active member

Member since 23 March 2012

rachelnajActive member24 August 2015 18:07:09

I agree with聽 Longonot.You need to be married for atleast 7 years to acquire citizenship.

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