Monthly Manicure and Pedicure Package

Yes, you absolutely need a residency or work permit to legally live and work in Kenya long-term. While short visits are simple, establishing a permanent base requires official documentation. The great news is that because the Democratic Republic of the Congo is a member of the East African Community (EAC), you benefit significantly from the EAC Common Market Protocol. This agreement facilitates the free movement of labor and citizens between member states, making your relocation process much smoother than it is for non-EAC nationals. The EAC Advantage Under the EAC protocol, the standard government processing fees for work and residence permits are entirely waived (issued gratis) for citizens of member states. You still need to go through the application and approval process, but you completely bypass the heavy financial costs typically associated with expatriate permits in Kenya. General Requirements for the Permit To apply for your permit (typically a Class D for standard employment or Class G for business owners/investors) through Kenya's electronic Foreign Nationals Services (eFNS) portal, you will generally need to provide: