Please ensure you have read and understood the guidelines and requirements both on www.ecitizen.go.ke and those listed below before submitting your application.
Applications for passports are accepted between 9.30hrs-13.00 hrs. (Monday - Friday) by Appointment only.
New passports or replacement of passports are applied through e-citizen portal (www.ecitizen.go.ke) You will require to download and print out the form at the end, sign, date the form and attach the required documents. Thereafter make an appointment through Kenya High Commission website (www.kenyahighcom.org.uk) and submit your documents in person at the High Commission for biometric capture.
Passport fees
34 pages Ordinary “A” series - Ksh. 7,550
50 pages Ordinary “B” series - Ksh. 9,550
66 pages Ordinary “C” series - Ksh. 12,550
50 pages Diplomatic Passport - Ksh. 15,050
Mutilated passport - Ksh. 20,050
Lost Passport - Ksh. 20,050
Documents uploaded should be picture format (jpeg/jpg)
Persons born before 27th August 1987 and have acquired citizenship of other countries before promulgation of Kenya Constitution on 27th August 2010 will be required to provide proof of having regained and declared Kenya Citizenship.
Dual Citizens are required to declare their other nationality prior to renewing Kenya passports.
Those required to apply to regain Kenya citizenship are expected to await completion of the regaining process.
Note that Birth Certificate Entry. No. is the number that appears on the left-hand side of the birth certificate above the date of birth.
Persons born abroad must apply and obtain a Kenya born abroad birth certificate first. A copy of the Foreign Birth certificate is to be submitted as well.
Please provide your email address and a telephone contact in all your applications
Passport applications without complete requirements will not be processed. Please ensure all the requirements are met.
All minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Collection of passports is strictly only via postal services.
Applicants are advised to provide at the time of application, a secure, registered and trackable self-addressed envelope with pre-paid postage for the dispatch of their critical documents.
The envelope should have sufficient return postage (not less than 500g) and clearly indicates full names and address of the applicant.
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Those creating an account for the first time and are using a UK telephone number, note that there is no code sent to a foreign number.
Once your account has been updated, you will go straight to sign in.
Those already with ecitizen accounts: Log into your account and sign in (do not create another account)
The following categories of passport services are provided at the Mission, select your passport option below and read the information carefully, as it contains vital information for your passport application.
A duly filled application form
Original Kenyan birth certificate and a copy (persons born abroad must apply and obtain a Kenya born abroad birth certificate first) - A copy of the Foreign Birth certificate is to be submitted as well.
Original and a copy of Identity Card (applicants over 18 Years Old)
Certificate of Registration if Kenyan by registration.
Dully filled consent form for minors (click to download)
Copies of parents’ Kenyan IDs
Two (2) payment invoices
Copy of residence permit/ certificate of Naturalization/Registration/ proof of either having regained Kenya citizenship and or Declared Kenya citizenship for Dual Citizens.
A secure, registered and trackable self-addressed envelope with prepaid postage for dispatch of your documents. The envelope should have sufficient postage (not less than 500g) clearly indicating full names and post code for the applicant.
A duly filled application form
Old Passport and a copy
Original ID and copy (over 18 years old applicants)
Copy of birth certificate (both sides)
Copy of certificate of Registration if Kenyan by registration.
Dully filled consent form for minors (click to download)
Two (2) payment invoices
Copy of residence permit/ certificate of Naturalization/Registration/ proof of either having regained Kenya citizenship and or Declared Kenya citizenship for Dual Citizens.
A secure, registered and trackable self-addressed envelope with prepaid postage for dispatch of your documents. The envelope should have sufficient postage (not less than 500g) clearly indicating full names and post code for the applicant.
Note: Persons born abroad must apply and obtain a Kenya born abroad birth certificate first
A copy of the Foreign Birth certificate is to be submitted as well.
A duly filled application form
Old Passport and a copy
Copy of birth Certificate
Copy of Registration certificate if Kenyan by registration
Original and copy of Kenyan ID (over 18 years old applicants)
Dully filled consent form for minors (click to download)
A letter explaining circumstances for the damage
Two (2) payment invoices
A secure, registered and trackable self-addressed envelope with prepaid postage for dispatch of your documents. The envelope should have sufficient postage (not less than 500g) clearly indicating full names and post code for the applicant.
Copy of residence permit/ certificate of Naturalisation/proof of either having regained Kenya citizenship and or Declared Kenya citizenship for Dual Citizens.
Note: Persons born abroad must apply and obtain a Kenya born abroad birth certificate first
A copy of the Foreign Birth certificate is to be submitted as well.
A duly filled application form
Copy of lost passport or a previously issued passport
Copy of birth certificate (both sides)
Original and copy of ID (over 18 years old applicants)
Copy of registration certificate if Kenyan by registration
Dully filled consent form for minors (click to download)
Police report on the loss of passport
Sworn Affidavit explaining circumstances for loss
Duly filled proforma for lost passport (click here for more)
A secure, registered and trackable self-addressed envelope with prepaid postage for dispatch of your documents. The envelope should have sufficient postage (not less than 500g) clearly indicating full names and post code for the applicant.
Copy of residence permit/ certificate of Naturalisation/proof of either having regained Kenya citizenship and or Declared Kenya citizenship for Dual Citizens.
Note: Persons born abroad must apply and obtain a Kenya born abroad birth certificate first
A copy of the Foreign Birth certificate is to be submitted as well.
Kenyans who require to change name in the passport as a result of marriage, divorce or deed poll should apply for a new passport.
Name change as a result of marriage should provide a copy of marriage certificate. (if foreign issued, to be duly certified by a Notary, Solicitor or Commissioner for Oaths).
If any partner had a previous marriage, proof of divorce.
Other name change, provide a Deed Poll (document prepared and registered at the Registrar of documents in the Ministry of Lands, Nairobi) and a copy of Kenya Gazette Notice effecting name change.
Other amendments: correction of date of birth, place of birth etc., forward a copy of birth certificate (both sides) that was used to acquire the passport) and the original expired passport if any.
Letter to the High Commissioner requesting the name change.
Note: Persons born abroad must apply and obtain a Kenya born abroad birth certificate first
A copy of the Foreign Birth certificate is to be submitted as well.
Secure, registered and trackable self-addressed prepaid envelope
Application form
Invoice 1 (Government copy)
Invoice 2 (Customer copy)
Original and copy of passport (bio data page) for replacements
Copy of Kenya birth certificate
Original and copy of 2nd Generation Identity card (over 18 years old applicants)
Copies of parents’ documents (ID and passport (optional for replacements)
Letter addressed to the High Commission for Name change
Copy of Marriage certificate (where applicable)
Copy of Deep Poll and Kenya Gazette Notice (where applicable)
Copy of Resident card/ certificate of Naturalisation
Copy of Registrations for Kenyans by Registration
For Dual citizens- proof of having either regained Kenya citizenship and or declared Kenya citizenship.
