Kenya Passport Application
Passport Application
You can apply for, renew or replace your passport and pay for it online. You’ll have to print out a form at the end. You must sign and date the form, add any documents or photographs that are needed, and return it for processing.
You’ll pay using mobile money, Credit, Debit Cards and online banking from local banks. It should take atleast 10 working days to get your first passport once your form has been physically submitted at the Immigration offices. For all other application types, it should take atleast 5 working days. It can take longer if more information is needed or your application hasn’t been filled out correctly.
STEPS OF APPLICATION
- Register on www.ecitizen.go.ke
- Go to immigration.ecitizen.go.ke and or Department of immigration services and click on the passport application form.
- Read the instructions carefully then fill the application form.
- Select the mode of payment and pay for the passport fees.
- Download and print the application form and three application receipts.
- Submit the application form in person to the Immigration offices.( Nyayo house, Mombasa & Kisumu.)
DURING THE SUBMISSION YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING
- An eCitizen pre-filled passport application form and three receipts.
- Original birth certificate and photocopy.
- Original National ID Card & copy.
- Three Current passport size photos.
- Recommender’s ID Card copy.
- Consent letter for minors.
- Old passport for replacement.
- Parents National ID cards and copy.
Kenyan Passport Application Procedure
(A) Application for ordinary/ East African Passport (First application)
The applicant shall submit an application for the passport in person in the prescribed manner i.e. e-Passport
An application shall be accompanied by:-
- Documentary evidence of Kenyan citizenship i.e. Original & copies of birth Certificate and National Identity Card, or a Certificate of naturalization or registration and Renunciation Certificate of former citizenship. Current clear and un-mounted three passport size photographs as may be directed by the Passport Control Officer.
- The Application must be recommended in section ‘7’ by a citizen of Kenya such as Minister of religion, a Minister or Legal Practitioner, an established Civil Servant or Bank Official personally acquainted with the applicant, but not by immediate relatives. The recommender must attach a copy of his/her National ID or passport.
- In the case of an applicant who is below the age of eighteen years, the parents or legal guardians written consent.
- In case of an applicant who is adopted, the original adoption certificate, clearance letter from the children’s department, and or, the Court ruling or award.
- Prescribed fee.
Note:
The Passport Control Officer may require the applicant for a passport to produce supplementary information so as to ascertain the citizenship or nationality of the applicant. These may include the applicants parents birth certificate, national identity card, or certificate of naturalization or registration.
Civil Registration Forms
- Form-No-6-Late-Registration-Authority-Death
- GP138A-Application for Registration of a Late Birth
- GP138B-Application for Late Registration of Birth
- GP139A-Application for Registration of a Late Death
Passport and Temporary Permits
- Passport application is now done online see e-passport application steps, then log or create an account at e-citizen and submit your application, meanwhile familiarize with photo requirements here Photography Guidelines
Kenyan Visa
- Visa application is now done online via online eVisa-how to apply, kindly log or create an account on e-citizen and submit your application.
Entry-Departure Declaration form
Permits and Passes Checklist
- Work Permit Checklist
- Kenya special pass checklist
- Kenya dependants pass checklist
- Kenya Pupil/Student/Intern checklist
- Checklist
- Employer Tax Compliance Certificate ( Renewal)
- Employee Tax Compliance Certificate (Renewal)
Kenya Citizenship and Permanent Residence
- Passport application is now done online via Foreign National Service, kindly log or create an account and submit your application, meanwhile download and fill the below check list
- Permanent Residence Checklist
- Citizenship checklist
Kenyan Passport Fees
| PASSPORT TYPE | Fee (Kshs) |
|---|---|
| 32 Pages Ordinary “A” Series | Kshs. 4,550 |
| 48 pages Ordinary “B” Series | Kshs. 6,050 |
| 64 Pages Ordinary “C” Series | Kshs. 7,550 |
| East African Passport | Kshs. 990 |
| Diplomatic passport (48 page) | Kshs 7,550 |
| Mutilated Passport | Kshs 10,050 |
| Lost Passport | Kshs 12,050 |
IF YOU HAVE ANY ANY ISSUES OR QUESTIONS, CALL
- Nairobi Office: +254 772 246 669
- Mombasa Office: +254 708 206 206
How long does it take to get a passport in Kenya?
How long does it take to get a Kenyan Passport? It takes 10 working days to get your first passport once you have physically submitted your form to the Immigration offices. For all other application types, it should take at least 5 working days
How can I check my passport status online in Kenya?
Kenyan passport tracking online Once you are through with your application and have been informed when to pick your passport, you can track its status via the e citizen passport tracking system online. For this, you only need to log in to the website. Go to immigration services and click get service now.
What is required to apply for a passport?
Following documents are required to apply for US passport:
- Application Form DS-11.
- Proof of US citizenship using US birth certificate or Naturalization Certificate.
- Proof of identity such as passport, naturalization certificate, certificate of citizenship, current valid driver’s license. …
- 2 passport photos. …
- Application fee.
Where can I get passport application forms?
Complete and submit this application in person to a designated acceptance agent: a clerk of a federal or state court of record or a judge or clerk of a probate court accepting applications; a designated municipal or county official; a designated postal employee at an authorized post office; an agent at a passport