How Kenyans Abroad Can Apply for a Passport

Applying for a passport while living outside Kenya may seem daunting at first, but with the right information and guidance, the process can be smooth and straightforward. This comprehensive guide provides all the essential information you need to successfully obtain your passport while abroad.

Mar 15, 2024 - 11:18

May 10, 2024 - 12:35

1. Step 1: Create an Account on the eCitizen Portal

You can apply for a new or replacement passport on the e-citizen portal. Pay online using mobile money, credit/debit cards, or online banking. Fill out the form, print, sign, and submit with required documents and photos in person.

Follow these simple steps to get started:

Visit the official eCitizen portal website.
Look for the 'Sign In' or 'Register' option on the homepage and click on it.
Fill in the required details such as your ID Number, name, email address, phone number, and create a secure password.
Verify your email address or phone number as per the instructions provided.
Once verified, you can log in to your newly created eCitizen account and proceed with applying for the passport.

2. Step 2: Eligibility Criteria and Requirements for Kenyans Applying Abroad

Kenyans abroad can apply for passport renewals, replacements, and new applications for children born overseas through Kenyan missions. Eligibility criteria and requirements for Kenyans applying abroad include:

Be a Kenyan Citizen.
New passports or replacement of passports are applied through the e-citizen portal .
You will need to download and print out the pre-filled form at the end, sign, date the form, and attach the required documents.
Book an appointment through the nearest Kenyan High Commission or Consulate General to submit your documents in person for biometric capture.
For Dual Citizens, Proof of regained Kenyan citizenship or declared dual citizenship.
All minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

3. Step 3: Gather All Necessary Documentation and Prepare Your Application Form

1. Requirements for a New Kenyan Passport (First time application)

Duly completed e-citizen pre-filled passport application form.
Original and copy of the birth certificate.
Original and copy of national identity card.
Copy of parent's national identity card or death certificate (if deceased).
Certificate of registration or naturalization, if applicable.
Three current passport photos with a white background.
Service identity card for member of the Defence Force.

2. Renewal of a Kenyan Passport (Replacement)

Duly completed e-citizen pre-filled passport application form.
Original current expired or filled-up passport being replaced.
Copy of the bio-data page and the last three pages of the passport.
Original and copy of the birth certificate used to issue the passport.
Original and copy of national identity card.
Copy of parent's national identity card or death certificate (if deceased).
Certificate of registration or naturalization, if applicable.
Three current passport photos.
Service identity cards for members of the Defence Force.

3. Requirements for a Lost or Mutilated Kenyan Passport

An affidavit detailing the circumstances under which the mutilation or damage occurred.
Mutilated or damaged Passport to be replaced and its copy.
Personal Statement explaining circumstances for the damage.
Original and copy of the birth certificate used to issue the passport.
Original and copy of national identity card.
Copy of parent's national identity card or death certificate (if deceased).
Certificate of registration or naturalization, if applicable.
Three current passport photos.
Service identity cards for members of the Defence Force.
Duly completed e-citizen pre-filled passport application form.

4. Replacing a Lost or Stolen Kenyan Passport

A sworn affidavit of the circumstances surrounding the loss or theft.
A police report on the loss of the passport.
Copy of the lost passport bio-data page if available
Original and copy of the birth certificate.
Original and copy of national identity card.
Copy of parent's national identity card or death certificate (if deceased).
Certificate of registration or naturalization, if applicable.
Three current passport photos.
Service identity cards for members of the Defence Force.
Duly completed e-citizen pre-filled passport application form.

4. Step 4: Submit Your Application to the Nearest Kenyan Embassy or Consulate General

You will need to download and print out the pre-filled eCitizen form, sign and date it, and attach the required documents. Thereafter, make an appointment through the nearest Kenyan High Commission and submit your documents in person at the High Commission for biometric capture.

Applicants in the diaspora can have their passport applications processed at the following foreign missions:

1. High Commission of Kenya in London, United Kingdom

Address: 45 Portland Pl, Marylebone, London W1B 1AS
Email: immigration@kenyahighcom.org.uk / hc.london@mfa.go.ke / info@kenyahighcom.org.uk
Phone: +44-020-7636 2371/5
Website: https://www.kenyahighcom.org.uk
Coutries of Accreditation: Switzerland, commonwealth and International Maritime Organization

2. Embassy of the Republic of Kenya, Washington, USA

Address : Chancery 2249 R Street, NW Washington, DC 20008
Email: information@kenyaembassydc.org / immigration@ kenyaembassydc.org / washington@mfa.go.ke
Phone : +12023876101
Website : www.kenyaembassy.dc.org

3. Kenyan Embassy in Berlin, Germany

Address: Rheinbabenallee 49, 14199 Berlin
Email: office@kenyaembassyberlin.de / berlin@mfa.go.ke
Passport & other consular enquiries: immigration2@kenyaembassyberlin.de
Phone: +49 30 259 2 660 / Emergency: +49 30 25 92 66 11
Website: http://kenyaembassyberlin.de

4. High Commission of the Republic of Kenya, Pretoria, South Africa

Address : Taifa House, 302 Brooks Street, Menlo Park 0081, Pretoria, South Africa
Email: info@kenya.org.za Consular : consular@kenya.org.za
Phone: +27 012 362 2249
Website : https://kenya.org.za
Countries of Accreditation: Kingdoms of Swaziland and Lesotho

5. Kenyan Consulate General in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Address : Jumeirah 2, Off Al Wasl Road, Street 15, Villa 5
Postal Address : P.O. Box 214933,Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Email : dubai@mfa.go.ke / cg.dubai@mfa.go.ke
Phone : (+971) 4-342 8111

6. Embassy of the Republic of Kenya, Paris, France

Address: 3, rue Freycinet, 75116 Paris, France
Email: paris@mfa.go.ke
Phone: +33 156 62 25 25
Website: https://kenyaembassyparis.fr

5. Step 5: Attend Biometric Data Capture Appointment and Pay the Required Fees

Download and print the application form and payment receipts. Book an appointment for biometric data submission at the nearest Kenyan embassy or consulate.

The fees for a Kenyan passport application may vary depending on the type, number of pages, and the local currency service charge provided by the embassy or consulate.

Type of Passport	Fees (Ksh.)
Ordinary Passport	A Series (34 Pages): Ksh. 4,550 B Series (50 pages): Ksh. 6,050 C Series (66 pages): Ksh. 7,550
Diplomatic Passports	Ksh. 7,550
Mutilated Passport	Ksh. 10,050
Lost Passport	Ksh. 12,050

6. Step 6 :Tracking the Status of Your Kenyan Passport Application from Abroad

Once your application is submitted, it will be forwarded to the Kenyan Passport Control Office for processing. Processing times can vary, so be sure to apply well in advance of your travel plans.

The e-citizen portal allows a person to track the status of their passport application. Applicants can access the portal to stay informed about the current stage of their passport processing.