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Kenya - Apply for Biometric Passport

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ProcedureEdit

Step 1: Make Online Application

  1. The first step is to register on eCitizen through the following link eCitizen . You will need your National ID number, email address and a phone number to complete the registration.
  2. You will then need to login to the eCitizen platform after successful registration and navigate to Department of Immigration Services and then submit application.
    • Click on “Get service now”, then select the Blue button ” Make Application” on the next window.
    • Click on the Plus (+) sign on the Kenyan ePassport tab and select the type of passport you want to apply.
  3. Choose the form that applies to you, you will then be directed to a page that has the application guidelines + costs. At the bottom of it you will then need to click on apply now, to get to the online application form.
  4. The online application form will require the applicant to fill all the details. After you fill all the details you will then be asked to review the form and ascertain that the details therein are correct. If everything is okay then you should click continue.<
  5. You will be directed to the payments page. The modes are: M- Pesa, Debit Card, Credit Card, Prepaid Debit Card, Airtel Money and eCitizen Agent.
  6. You should choose your preferred payment method and then pay. The fee payable are found at the “Fee” section of these page.
    Kindly note that payments via Debit/Credit/Prepaid Cards attract an extra 2.5% handling fee.
  7. You should then print your filled application and three copies of the invoice to present to the immigration department offices.

Step 2: Visit immigration offices to complete application

  1. After printing the application and invoice you are required to visit an immigration office in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu for collection of fingerprints, digital photo and signature and also to drop required documents.
  2. You must appear in person for digital photo and biometrics capture in immigration office in Nairobi, Mombasa or Kisumu.
  3. You must present the following documents to the immigration offices
    i. An eCitizen pre-filled passport application form and three receipts.
    ii. Original birth certificate and photocopy.
    iii. Original National ID Card and photocopy.
    iv. Three Current passport size photos.
    v. Recommenders ID card copy.
    vi. Parents National ID cards copies or Death Certificate if deceased.
    vii. For applicants who are below the age of eighteen years, the parents or legal guardian’s written consent must be provided.
    viii. For applicants who are adopted, the original adoption certificate, clearance letter from the children’s department, and or, the Court ruling or award.
    ix. Photocopies of last page, 2nd last page, 3rd last page, 4th last page of previous passport (if replacement)
  4. After lodging the application the passport will be ready for collection at the immigration office after 10 working days.
  5. You are required to bring proof of identification when collecting the passport. You can also track the application progress through your e-Citizen account.
  6. You will be contacted through text and/or email when to collect your passport.

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Required DocumentsEdit

  1. An eCitizen pre-filled passport application form and three receipts.
  2. Original birth certificate and photocopy.
  3. Original National ID Card & copy.
  4. Three Current passport size photos.
  5. Recommender’s ID Card copy.
  6. Consent letter for minors. The consent letter can be downloaded through the following link .Consent letter
  7. Old passport for replacement.
  8. Parents National ID cards copies
  9. Photocopies of last, 2nd last, 3rd last, 4th last pages of old passport (if replacement)

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Department of Immigration Services - Head Office
Nyayo house
Passport Section Ground Floor,
Kenyatta Avenue/ Uhuru Highway
P.O. Box 30191, 00100 Nairobi.
Tel: +254-20-2222022, +254-20-2217544,+254-20-2218833
Email: [email protected]
Website:Ministy of Immigration Contacts

  • eCitizen -Department of Immigration Services :eCitizen


EligibilityEdit

  1. One need to be an Kenyan citizen
  2. The child needs to be born of Kenyan parents.

FeesEdit


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

ValidityEdit


  • Kenyan passports are valid for a period of 10 years after date of issuance.

Documents to UseEdit


Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit


  • 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.

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InstructionsEdit

STEPS OF APPLICATION

  1. Register on eCitizen
  2. Go to The Department of Immigration and or Department of immigration services and click on the passport application form.
  3. Read the instructions carefully then fill the application form.
  4. Select the mode of payment and pay for the passport fees.
  5. Download and print the application form and three application receipts.
  6. Submit the application form in person to the Immigration offices.( Nyayo house, Mombasa & Kisumu.)

Required InformationEdit

  1. Full name
  2. Valid identity proof
  3. Date of birth
  4. Place of birth
  5. Birth certificate number
  6. Address
  7. Occupation
  8. Citizenship
  9. Telephone number
  10. Referee full names
  11. Referee ID number
  12. Maiden names for married women
  13. Husbands full name in case of married women
  14. Date of married
  15. Place of marriage

Need for the DocumentEdit


  • The document is used for identification purposes.
  • The document is required to allow one to traveling across international borders.

Information which might helpEdit


  • 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.

Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit


  • The document is needed when applying or a travel visa or work permit.

External LinksEdit


OthersEdit

More information which might help people.


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