How to Apply for a Passport in Kenya

A passport application in Kenya can easily be done through the eCitizen platform.

The Immigration Department always advises that a traveller should not make bookings before obtaining a valid passport.

The documents needed before making the application are as follows:-

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.
7. Old passport for replacement.
8. Parent's National ID cards and copy.

The process as outlined by the Immigration department is as follows:-

1. Register or log in to your eCitizen account here
2. Go to immigration.ecitizen.go.ke 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.)

Here is a simple table of the charges you will have to pay according to the nature of the passport you are applying for.