The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) processes recognition and equation of qualifications awarded by local or foreign TVET institutions, in accordance with the TVET Act.

Who Can Apply?

  • Individual holder of the qualification

  • Employer (current or prospective)

  • Institution admitting a candidate for further studies

  • Government agency (e.g., DCI, EACC, NIS)

  • Court of law

Application Steps

  1. Download & fill the application form [TVETA/ACC/FRM/009].

  2. Pay the applicable fee.

  3. Submit the completed form and documents:

    • In person at TVETA HQ, Utalii House, 8th Floor

    • Or email soft copies to: req@tveta.go.ke

Required Documents

  • Signed & stamped academic certificates and transcripts

  • ID/Passport (Kenyans: ID; Foreigners: Passport, Visa, Work Permit)

  • Admission/Employment letter for foreigners

  • Payment proof

  • All documents must be certified by a Commissioner for Oaths or a Notary Public.

Charges

Type of Application Fee
First application KES 5,000
Re-application (same qualification) KES 3,000
Express service (24 hrs) KES 10,000
Employer/other body (Kenya) KES 10,000
Outside Kenya USD 300

Submission

  • Submit documents in person, by post, or online.

  • Processing time:

    • Normal: 5 working days

    • Express: 24 hours

Ensure all non-English documents are translated to English.

📩 Ready to Apply?

Download the application form (Excel file), fill it in, and email it along with all required documents to req@tveta.go.ke