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Passports

In September 2017, Kenya launched the e-Passport system to issue digital passports in compliance with ICAO document 9303 and the East African Community Summit resolution. The current Passport Application and Processing Stations are in: Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu Embu, Nakuru, Kisii and Eldoret and in six foreign missions London, Washington DC, Berlin, Pretoria, Dubai and Paris.

The Directorate of Immigration Services in the Republic of Kenya informs the General Public that Kenya is bound to migrate fully to the new East African Biometric e-passport by 30th November 2022. Kenyans are hereby advised to acquire the new biometric e-passport to avoid any inconvenience 

How to apply

  • 1. Register for an e-citizen account
  • 2. Fill online application
  • 3. Scan and upload required documents
  • 4. Pay prescribed fee
  • 5. Book appointment
  • 6. Print the duly completed application form and two invoices
  • 7. Attached copies of required documents
  • 8. Submission and bio-metrics (on the appointment date)

Requirements for new (First time) applications

  • A duly filled application Form 19 and 2 payment invoices
  • Original Birth Certificate and a copy for citizens of Kenya by birth
  • Certificate of Registration for citizens of Kenya by registration
  • Original applicant’s national identity card and a copy for adults
  • Copy of the recommendation’s national identity card
  • Duly filled Consent Form for minors
  • Copies of parents’ national identity cards/ Death certificates where applicable
  • Original and Copies of parents’ birth certificates
  • And any other additional document as maybe required
  • Payment of the prescribed fee

Requirements for replacing mutilated passports

  • A duly filled application Form 19 and 2 payment invoices
  • Original ID and a copy for Adults
  • Previous Passport and a copy
  • Personal Statement explaining circumstances for the damage
  • Sworn Affidavit to support (iv) above
  • Payment of the prescribed fee

Requirements for replacing lost passports

  • A duly filled application Form 19 and 2 payment invoices
  • Original ID and a copy for Adults
  • Personal Statement explaining circumstances for the damage
  • Sworn Affidavit to support (iii) above
  • Police Abstract for loss of passport
  • Copy of the lost passport bio data page if available
  • Payment of the prescribed fee

Requirements for change of names in the passport

  • Present written explanation for change of names addressed to the Passport Control Officer.
  • Attach Supportive documents i.e. deed poll plus the Kenya gazette notice, marriage certificate etc.
  • A duly filled application Form 19 and 2 payment invoices
  • Original national identity card and a copy for adults
  • Duly filled Consent Form for minors
  • Previous Passport and a copy
  • And any other additional document as maybe required
  • Payment of the prescribed fee

Submission and Biometrics capture

All applicants MUST appear in person in the various stations as per the appointments for submission and enrolment of bio-metrics. The application centers are as follows

  • Nairobi – Nyayo House Ground Floor
  • Mombasa – Uhuru na Kazi Mombasa P.o.Box 90284 Mombasa
  • Kisumu – New PC’s office Kisumu
  • Embu – Embu PC’s office
  • Nakuru- Provincial Commissioners building Nakuru P.o.Box 17632 Nakuru
  • Kisii – County Commissioners Building
  • Eldoret – Public Works Building

Submission and Biometrics capture

Passport delivery is done through Postal Corporation Services within the country while delivery to the foreign missions is done by Ministry of Foreign affairs.

Kenya High Commission, Kampala

The Kenya High Commission in Kampala was established in 1981 as a military liaison office to strengthen the historic relations between Kenya and Uganda with the first High Commissioner, reporting on 2nd March, 1981.

Since then, the two countries have grown to be each other’s key trading partner and play a key role in regional integration matters

The following are the High Commissioners who have served in the Mission :

  1. H.E Mr. Wafula wabuge  02/03/81 – 12/01/1984
  2. H.E Mr. Laurence C.T Dena 12/01/1984 – 14/051986
  3. H.E Brig. Reuben Musonye 14/05/1986- 29/07/1991
  4. H.E Mr. Johnson P. Ole Siparo 29/07/1991 – 1994
  5. H.E Mr. Peter Ole Nkuraiyia 31/01/1996 – 28/04/1999
  6. H.E Mrs. Magdalene J. Wambua 19/06/2000 – 03/09/2005
  7. H.E Mr. Japheth R. Getugi 14/10/05 – 18/03/2009
  8. H.E Maj Gen G.L. Okanga (Rtd) 02/06/2009 – 30/06/2018
  9. H.E Hon. Kiema Kilonzo 20/08/2018 – 08/02/2022
  10. H.E Maj Gen George Owino, CBS (Rtd) 31/07/2022 – to date 
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