The Different Types of Passports Issued in Kenya

This is the most common type of passport issued to Kenyan citizens for general travel purposes. It is valid for ten years and is used by individuals traveling for tourism, business, or personal reasons.

They come in different categories and page sizes to accommodate various travel needs:

• A Series (34 pages),
• B Series (50 pages), and
• C Series (66 pages).

Diplomatic Kenyan passports are issued to Kenyan diplomats, senior government officials, and other authorized representatives traveling abroad for official duties.

1. Validity of Diplomatic Passport: Up to ten years from the date of issue for adults, and up to five years for children. The passport is also valid for the duration of the holder’s official duties.
2. Eligibility Confirmation: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms eligibility for these passports.
3. Number of Pages: A diplomatic passport contains 48 pages.
4. Persons Entitled to Diplomatic Passport 
• President and immediate family members
• Prime Minister and immediate family members
• Vice President/Deputy president and immediate family members
• Cabinet Secretary and spouse(s)
• Secretary to the Cabinet and spouse(s)
• Principal Secretaries and spouse(s)
• Speakers of National Assembly and the Senate and spouse(s)
• Chief Justice and spouse(s)
• Deputy Chief Justice and spouse(s)
• Justices of Supreme Court and spouse(s)
• Justices of Court of Appeal and spouse(s)
• Attorney General and spouse(s)
• Director of Public Prosecutions and spouse(s)
• Solicitor General and spouse(s)
• Controller of Budget and spouse(s)
• Auditor General and spouse(s)
• Governor of the Central Bank and spouse(s)
• Clerk of the National Assembly and spouse(s)
• Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces and spouse(s)
• Service Commanders of the Kenya Defence Forces and spouse(s)
• Director-General of the National Intelligence Service and spouse(s)
• Inspector General of the National Police Service and spouse(s)
• County Governor and spouse(s)
• Aide-De-Camp to the President
• Former Presidents and spouse(s)
• Former Prime Minister and spouse(s)
• Former Vice Presidents and spouse(s)
• Foreign Service Officer, spouse and dependant children below the age of 19 years

The Kenyan East African Passport is issued by the government of Kenya to its citizens for travel within the East African Community (EAC) countries, such as Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi.

It has become an important tool for Kenyans, allowing them to travel with ease and convenience within the EAC region.

The Kenyan Temporary Passport is a travel document issued by the Kenyan government for citizens who for special circumstances cannot travel on an ordinary passport to a foreign country.

The validity of a temporary passport : 

• It is valid for a period of one year and can be used for both business and leisure trips. 
• A temporary passport can be used in all countries worldwide, except for those explicitly stated in the passport where it is deemed invalid.

With this document, citizens can travel to any country that accepts it as valid identification.

Each type of passport serves distinct purposes and comes with specific eligibility criteria and application processes. Understanding these differences ensures that travelers select the appropriate document based on their circumstances and intended travel plans.