Student’s Permit Requirements

  1. Residence Permit application form (IF5) fully completed and attested by Commissioner of Oaths.
  2. Letter of acceptance from school/college/university. X3
  3. Proof of accommodation e.g. undertaking by institution to provide accommodation.
  4. Proof of payment of fees. X3
  5. Copy of birth certificate/passport biodada page. X3
  6. Chest X-ray report. X3
  7. 2 passport size photos.
  8. Non refundable fee of $100 for scholars and $200 for student’s permit.
  9. Police clearance. X3

Extension Of Student’s Permit

  1. Letter from school indication continuity of studies. X3
  2. Copy of previous term results.
  3. Non refundable fee of $100 for scholar’s permit extension and $200 for student’s permit extension.

 

KINDLY NOTE THAT ALL APPLICATIONS FOR PERMIT EXTENSIONS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED THREE MONTHS PRIOR TO THE EXPIRY OF THE CURRENT PERMIT.

 

  • NB: ANY LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL ATTRACT A PENALTY OF USD100

 

WHAT YOU RECEIVE AT THE IMMIGRATION OFFICE  

  • A temporary PRN if you are applying for the first time.
  • Blue/Yellow receipt which should be kept safe at all times.

PLEASE TAKE NOTE:

  1)     A student should always check on the date of expiry of his / her     PRN.

2)    A student is also required to renew his / her permit every year   and failure to         do so a statutory fine of USD100 will be charged.

It is important to note that it is illegal to study at any tertiary institution without a valid study permit.