Cross-Border Assignment Structuring and Documentation
Structuring and documentation for short and long-term cross-border assignments.
What Makes This Hard
Wrong Pathway Chosen at the Start
Assignments classified incorrectly at the outset often need to be unwound and re-filed under the correct category, costing time that a correct first filing would have saved.
No Plan for Assignment End
Organizations frequently focus on getting an assignment started without planning for what happens when it concludes or extends.
Multi-Country Assignments Handled in Isolation
When the Kenyan leg of an assignment is handled without visibility into the rest of the move, sequencing problems are common.
Overview
Short and long-term cross-border assignments each carry different immigration requirements, and getting the classification wrong at the outset creates problems down the line. We help structure assignments correctly from day one — matching the right permit or pass to the actual nature and duration of the assignment — and manage the documentation throughout.
Who It's For
- Organizations sending employees to Kenya on defined-length assignments.
- Companies coordinating assignments across multiple countries as part of one move.
- HR teams unsure whether an assignment requires a full work permit or a shorter-term pass.
Our Difference
The Right Structure From Day One
We classify and structure your cross-border assignment correctly at the outset, so you avoid the cost and delay of re-filing under the wrong pathway partway through.
Our Process
Assignment Classification
We assess the assignment's actual duration and nature against available pathways.
Structuring
We recommend the correct permit or pass structure for the assignment.
Documentation & Filing
We prepare and manage the required applications.
Assignment-End Planning
We plan the transition — extension, conversion or exit — before the assignment concludes.
Why Work With Us on This
Correct Classification First Time
We assess each assignment against the full range of available pathways before recommending one.
End-to-End Planning
We plan for the assignment's conclusion from the start, not only its beginning.
Multi-Country Coordination
We coordinate the Kenyan leg of multi-country assignments with the rest of the move in view.
Required Documents
- Assignment letter specifying scope and duration
- Employee's passport and professional qualifications
- Any additional documents identified during assignment classification
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you decide between a work permit and a special pass for an assignment?
It depends on the assignment's actual duration and nature — we assess this against the requirements of each pathway rather than defaulting to one option.
What happens if the assignment gets extended partway through?
We plan for that possibility from the outset where we can, and manage the conversion or extension process if the assignment's scope changes.
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