Travel requirements

All international students are required to obtain a student pass (Visa).

The Directorate of Corporate Affairs contact international@uonbi.ac.ke facilitates the process of student pass (Visa) once admitted.

The information on students who require a visa for study in Kenya by country click here

The documents required are available here. 

Students who have challenges in creating an account can send their documents to pr@uonbi.ac.ke or echesoni@uonbi.ac.ke

New Applicants

• Detailed and Signed Cover letter addressed to the Director of Immigration Services from the institution indicating the course to be pursued and the duration
• Signed commitment letter from the sponsor or sponsoring institution or proof of funds for self-sponsored students
• National passport copy of the sponsor/parent or guardian.
• Copy of a valid national passport (the bio-data page)
• Current immigration status for the pupil/student (if in the country)
• Two (2) recent passport size color photos.
• Duly certified Copies of basic academic certificates.
• Documents in foreign languages should be translated into English by either the Embassy, Public Notary, or authorized /recognized institution
• Clearance letter from Department of Refugee Affairs for refugees.
• Police Clearance Certificate from the country of origin, or if a resident, from the Kenya Police Service​

In the case of renewal, applicants should in addition provide the following;

• Copy of student's pass previously held -for renewal cases
• Certified copies of progress report/transcripts obtained (by the issuing institution)