East Africa
Immigration to Canada & Australia from Kenya
Kenyan professionals in IT, healthcare, and finance are competitive candidates, aided by English-medium qualifications. Below are the main permanent-residency and study pathways for Kenyan applicants — and how ImmiPace helps you choose and prepare the right one.
Canada
AustraliaCanada from Kenya
Express Entry & PNP
Enter the Express Entry pool (FSW/CEC) and pursue a Provincial Nominee Program for a 600-point boost. You'll need an ECA for your education and a qualifying language test. We optimise your CRS and prepare a document-ready profile. See our CRS guide and Express Entry vs PNP.
Australia from Kenya
Skilled migration (189/190/491)
Get a positive skills assessment for your occupation, then lodge a points-tested EOI. State nomination (190) or regional (491) can lift your points. See 189 vs 190 vs 491 and skills assessment.
In-demand occupations for Kenyan applicants
Common occupations among applicants from Kenya include IT professionals, healthcare workers, engineers, finance professionals. Check your exact occupation, ANZSCO/NOC code, and assessing authority in our skilled-occupations directory.
Police certificate
What Canada asks for from Kenya
- Document
- Police Clearance Certificate
- Issued by
- Directorate of Criminal Investigations, Criminal Records Office, Nairobi
- If you live elsewhere
- IRCC's instructions cover in-person applications in Kenya only; if you live abroad, confirm the route with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
Source: IRCC police certificate instructions for Kenya (page dated 28 November 2023), checked 20 October 2026. Australia asks for police certificates from the same authorities.
Engineering degrees
Washington Accord status
Engineering Board Kenya (EBK) is a provisional Washington Accord member. Provisional status brings no recognition of degrees, so engineers with degrees from Kenya normally prove their competency to Engineers Australia with a CDR.
CDR writing and review for Engineers Australia
Source: International Engineering Alliance, Washington Accord signatories, checked 20 October 2026.
English is official in Kenya, but you still need a test
Express Entry requires approved language test results from every candidate, and Australia treats only passport holders of the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, New Zealand and Ireland as having competent English without a test. An English-medium degree does not replace the test for points in either system.
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Immigration from Kenya — FAQs
How can I immigrate to Canada from Kenya?
Most skilled applicants from Kenya use Canada's Express Entry system (Federal Skilled Worker or Canadian Experience Class) and may target a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) for extra points. You'll need an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) and a qualifying English (or French) test. ImmiPace assesses your CRS and builds a document-ready profile.
Can Kenyan applicants get Australian PR?
Yes. Kenya applicants pursue Australian skilled migration through subclass 189 (Independent), 190 (State Nominated), and 491 (Regional). You'll need a positive skills assessment for your occupation and a points-tested profile. Superior English and state nomination can significantly boost your points.
What are the most in-demand occupations for applicants from Kenya?
Common occupations among applicants from Kenya include IT professionals, healthcare workers, engineers, finance professionals. Explore our skilled-occupations directory to check your ANZSCO/NOC classification, assessing authority, and pathway.
Which police certificate does Canada need from Kenya?
IRCC asks for the Police Clearance Certificate. It is issued by Directorate of Criminal Investigations, Criminal Records Office, Nairobi. If you live elsewhere: IRCC's instructions cover in-person applications in Kenya only; if you live abroad, confirm the route with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
Do engineers from Kenya need a CDR for Australia?
Engineering Board Kenya (EBK) is a provisional Washington Accord member. Provisional status brings no recognition of degrees, so engineers with degrees from Kenya normally prove their competency to Engineers Australia with a CDR.
Does ImmiPace work with clients in Kenya?
Yes — ImmiPace works with clients worldwide through online consultation and secure follow-up. We assess your profile, prepare your documents and skills assessment, and guide you from first assessment to filing.