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A Guide to Applying for a Kenyan Passport

Kenyan citizens can apply for a passport online through the eCitizen portal.

Coverage through 2026-11-07 · Sources checked 2026-11-07

What this record covers

Kenya

Position at the coverage date

current [s1] [s2]

Steps, requirements and limits

Audience
Kenyan citizens [s1] [s2]
Prerequisites
Register on the eCitizen portal [s2]
Application Steps
Fill out the application form, pay the required fees, download and print the form, then submit it in person [s2]
Official Destination
Immigration offices, including Nyayo House in Nairobi, and offices in Mombasa and Kisumu [s2]
Exceptions
Minors need a consent letter and their parents' ID cards [s2]
Fees/Timing Limitations
The fees vary depending on the type of passport, and processing typically takes 5 to 10 working days [s2]
Where to Check Updates
The eCitizen portal or at Immigration offices [s1] [s2]

Sources & evidence

  1. [s1] immigration.go.ke

    Kenya Immigration passport instructions

    Official source · Accessed 2026-11-07

  2. [s2] immigration.ecitizen.go.ke

    Official eCitizen passport instructions

    Official source · Accessed 2026-11-07

Public update history

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