Charity Watetu, a Kenyan who has lived in Germany for 17 years as a cleaner, posted a guide on Facebook on 23 October 2026 detailing five recognised routes for Kenyans to obtain a German visa.

The first route is family reunification (Familiennachzug), which permits a legally resident spouse or minor child to join their relative in Germany; other relatives such as cousins or siblings do not confer eligibility.

The second option is the Ausbildung programme, a vocational training scheme that offers a training allowance to young people who secure a recognised apprenticeship in Germany.

A standard work visa is available to applicants who hold recognised qualifications and a concrete job offer from a German employer, subject to language and other visa criteria.

The student visa requires admission to a German university and proof of sufficient financial resources to cover living costs while studying.

The fifth, less known route is the Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte), which lets qualified candidates enter Germany to search for employment, provided they meet the set points‑based criteria.

Watetu warned against paying fraudsters or selling assets for promised visas, stressing that genuine visas must be obtained through the official legal processes she described.

She also cautioned that sham marriages are illegal and that family reunification only applies to legally married spouses and minor children, not to other relatives.

Watetu’s final advice urges Kenyans to consult official German immigration websites for up‑to‑date eligibility criteria before spending any money on visa services.