Foreign National Registration in Kenya
Foreign National Registration (FNR / Alien Card) services for all foreign residents in Kenya. GMS manages biometric appointments, registration filings, and the issuance of the FNR card so you remain compliant from day one.

Biometric Scheduling
FNR Card Issuance
Compliance Tracking
Renewal Management
A premium delivery from end to end
Every GMS engagement is structured around clear deliverables, secure systems and proactive communication.
End-to-End Registration
From biometrics to card collection, the GMS team is with you at every step of FNR compliance in Kenya.
Corporate FNR Programs
Dedicated programs for organizations onboarding multiple foreign hires concurrently.
Address Updates
Quick handling of address changes, employer changes and dependent updates against your FNR record.
Status Letters
Issuance of supporting status letters where required by banks, schools or service providers.
Your engagement step by step
- 01
Eligibility Check
Confirm permit class and trigger for FNR registration.
- 02
Biometric Booking
Schedule a biometric capture session at Nyayo House.
- 03
Filing
Submission of registration documents and fee payment.
- 04
Card Collection
Pick-up and delivery of FNR card with secure courier handling.
Frequently asked questions
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98%
First-pass
24h
Response
12+
Years KE
30%
Faster avg.

