How To Apply For A Passport In Kenya: 7 Simple Steps

How to apply for a passport in Kenya is in 7 simple steps you can follow.

The application of passports doesn’t have to be stressful and should be done early enough before the scheduled time of travel.

One is advised to apply at least 6 months before the intended time to travel or before expiry of the passport.

Do not plan any trip before you receive your passport so as to avoid inconveniences since it may take up to 12 weeks or more to process your passport.

The best part on how to apply for a passport in Kenya is that one can apply, renew or replace, and pay for a passport online.

You will then have to print out the forms at the end, and sign the forms.

Before submitting the forms physically to the migration offices, attach with them the required documents or photographs preferably passport size photographs.

You can pay using mobile money, debit or credit cards, and online banking from any local bank.

Steps On How To Apply For A Passport In Kenya

Log in to your e-Citizen account or the e-Citizen website.
Go to immigration department services.
Click on the passport application form.
Carefully read and understand all the instructions then fill in the application form provided.
You then select the mode of payment you would like to use in paying for the passport fee.
Then, download and print the application form and three application receipts.
You will then submit the printed application forms in person to immigration offices in either Nairobi (Nyayo house), Mombasa, or Kisumu.

During submission of the printed forms at the immigration offices, you will be asked to provide the following documents:

Original National ID and a copy of the ID card.
Original Birth Certificate and a copy of the Birth Certificate.
Your three current or recent passport size photos.
The e-citizen filled passport application form and three receipts.
A consent letter for minors (below 18yrs)
Recommender’s copy of national ID
Parents’ national ID and copy of the same
Old passport for replacement if you are seeking to replace your Passport.

Below Is A Breakdown Of The Different Passport Fees In Kenya

32 PAGES ORDINARY “A” SERIES – KSH. 4,550
48 PAGES ORDINARY “B” SERIES – KSH. 6,050
64 PAGES ORDINARY “C” SERIES – KSH. 7,550
EAST AFRICAN PASSPORT – KSH. 990
DIPLOMATIC PASSPORT (48 PAGES) – KSH. 7,550
MUTILATED PASSPORT – KSH. 10,050
LOST PASSPORT – KSH. 12,050

Notes on How To Apply For A Passport In Kenya

According to the migration department under the Ministry of Interior together with the Kenyan Constitution, Kenyan passports are valid for a period of 10 years after being issued.

Also, persons under the age of 18 (children) are supposed to have their own government issued passport separate from their parents.

Their application is done by parents through the parents’ e-citizen account where one selects “minor application”.

Application fee is the same for both kids and adults and also the valid period.

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