01 · Curiosity
Imagine what comes next.
Wherever you're moving from, GMS helps you map the realistic pathways (permits, residency, mobility, citizenship) before you commit to any decision.
Work Permits
Your pathway to working in Kenya
Class D permits, renewals and compliance. We guide professionals and organisations through Kenya's work authorization with clarity and speed.
Slide 1 of 5: Work Permits. Class D permits, renewals and compliance. We guide professionals and organisations through Kenya's work authorization with clarity and speed.
Trust & credibility
Trusted Global Mobility Experts
Compliance-driven immigration support trusted by multinationals, NGOs, embassies, family offices and high-growth scale-ups operating in Kenya.
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Global professionals served
Senior executives, founders, doctors, engineers, NGO leaders and creative talent.
Compliance-first
Built around the Department of Immigration Services and the eFNS framework.
Outcome-driven
98% first-pass approval rate across work, residency, and citizenship matters.
Partnerships & corporate clients
Organizations that trust GMS
A selection of partners, employers and institutions we support across immigration and global mobility in Kenya.
Our Services
Comprehensive Immigration Solutions
A complete portfolio of immigration, residency and global mobility services tailored to individuals, families, investors and corporates in Kenya.
The journey, designed
From curiosity to global movement.
Five intentional stages that turn an immigration question into a confident, planned move for individuals, families, founders and enterprises.
02 · Trust
Verified expertise, end-to-end.
12+ years on Kenyan immigration. Encrypted document handling. Senior consultants assigned to every file. No outsourcing, no surprises.
03 · Confidence
Clarity replaces guesswork.
Transparent timelines, milestone dashboards, gazette monitoring. You always know exactly where your application stands and what happens next.
04 · Clarity
Every step, planned.
A milestone plan with named owners, dependencies and contingency options so nothing slips between your relocation, work, family and compliance tracks.
05 · Action
Move forward, globally.
Start with a 30-minute consultation. Walk away with a written pathway, fees, timeline and a senior consultant assigned to you.
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How GMS Works
How Our Process Works
A structured, transparent eight-step engagement that takes you from assessment to renewals, with proactive communication at every milestone.
Global Mobility
Global Mobility Solutions
Supporting expatriates, corporations, investors and organizations with seamless cross-border immigration and global mobility solutions, with Kenya at the centre of the network.
HubInboundOutboundCorporate
Map of global corridors into Nairobi. Tap a glowing pin to read that location; filters narrow route types.
Selected hub / corridor
Operations hub
🇰🇪 KenyaNairobi · KE
GMS operations hub, the centre of our pan-African mobility network.
Active mandates
2,140
Avg. permit
3.4 months
Approval
98%
Multinational programs
Run pan-African and global immigration programs from a single Kenya operations base.
Inbound & outbound mobility
Coordinated immigration, tax, and family support for inbound expats and outbound assignees.
Investors & families
Class G investor permits, dependents, schools, housing and ongoing concierge support.
Signature experience
Global mobilitywithout borders.
One senior-led pathway for every archetype, from first consultation to life in Kenya. Choose who you are; the journey below reflects how we work with you.
Your pathway
Individual · Nairobi
Five stages. One accountable team.
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Discovery
Fit your profile to the right permit class
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Strategy
Evidence, compliance and timeline plan
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Filing
Clean submission to authorities
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Approval
Permits, passes and written decisions
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Onboarding
Banking, housing and local readiness
Engagement snapshot
Senior-led permit track
Individual mobility
Designed for your archetype.
Senior expatriates and global professionals navigating Kenya work permits, residency and citizenship.
Avg. permit
3.4 mo
Approval
98%
Dedicated lead
1 senior
Why Choose GMS
Built for Premium Outcomes
A modern immigration partner combining decades of expertise with the precision, transparency and care of a premium technology platform.
Personalised Support
A dedicated consultant for every client, accessible across WhatsApp, email and in-person.
GMS Standard
Transparent Communication
Real-time status updates and document tracking, never a black box.
GMS Standard
Compliance-First
Built around Kenyan immigration regulations, the eFNS platform and the Department of Immigration Services.
GMS Standard
Secure Documentation
Bank-grade encryption, audit trails, and tightly controlled access to your records.
GMS Standard
End-to-End Support
From the first consultation to renewals, dependents and exits: a complete lifecycle.
GMS Standard
Long-Term Expertise
Over a decade of expatriate, corporate, and investor mobility experience in Kenya.
GMS Standard
Trust by design
Six promises that shape every GMS engagement.
The standards that quietly run under your file, so the immigration process feels less like paperwork and more like a premium service.
Encrypted by default
All documents are uploaded over TLS and stored with at-rest encryption.
Senior consultant only
No call-centre handoffs. Your file is owned by a named senior consultant.
Transparent timelines
Live status, gazette monitoring and real-time milestone tracking.
Compliance-first
Kenya Data Protection Act aligned. Full audit trail on every submission.
24-hour SLA
Same-business-day reply on every consultation request, queries included.
Multi-channel support
WhatsApp, email, phone or in-person, whichever you prefer.
Success Stories
Client Experiences & Success Stories
A glimpse of the global expatriates, corporate teams and investors who trust GMS for premium immigration outcomes.
“GMS turned what felt like an impossible relocation into a smooth, predictable program. Their tracking dashboard alone saved us hours every week.”
Hannah O'Connell
Country HR Director · Mercato Global
Resources & Insights
Immigration Insights & Resources
Premium guides and updates on Kenya immigration, written by senior consultants who file these applications every day.
Work Permits 12 min read2026
The Complete 2026 Kenya Work Permit Guide
Class A–M permits, eligibility, fees, timelines and corporate compliance in one strategic guide.
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Residency 9 min read2026
How the Kenya Residency Application Process Really Works
A step-by-step view of permanent residency pathways, evidence packs, and decision timelines.
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Visa & eTA 6 min read2026
Kenya eTA Requirements: What Every Traveller Should Know
Eligibility, document checklist, common pitfalls and how to expedite your eTA.
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Compliance 8 min read2026
Kenya Immigration Compliance Updates You Cannot Ignore
Regulatory changes, gazette notices and best-practice responses for HR and Legal leaders.
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Relocation 7 min read2026
Expat Relocation Tips for a Smooth Landing in Kenya
Housing, schools, banking, transport and culture: the GMS playbook for stress-free arrivals.
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Investor 10 min read2026
Investor Permit Kenya (Class G): Strategy & Capital Requirements
Strategic thinking for Class G investor permits, structuring options and ongoing compliance.
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Build your future without borders
Work permits, residency and mobility in Kenya, book a senior consultant or message us on WhatsApp.
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First-pass
24h
Response
12+
Years KE
30%
Faster avg.