Kenyan e-passport application

The passport is one of the most important documents a citizen from any country can have, especially in this era of globalisation, as it grants its holder the right of an international movement. For Kenyans, this is not an exception, and the passport is the basis of getting visas to various countries.

Kenya passport

The electronic passport is an innovation that can make your international journeys smoother, as it may allow for quicker check-ins and border control.

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Kenyan e-passport application

Here are the steps of applying for a Kenyan electronic passport:

  1. Register on the ecitizen.go.ke website;
  2. Proceed to immigration.ecitizen.go.ke, click on the passport application form;
  3. Fill out the application form according to the instructions;
  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, and Kisumu)

Kenyan e-passport application requirements

When you submit the documents at the Immigration office, have these documents with you:

Kenyan e-passport application from abroad

The application process of applying for a Kenyan electronic passport from abroad is primarily similar to applying for it in Kenya, except for the institution you are submitting the documents to.

Here are the steps:

  1. Register on ecitizen.go.ke;
  2. Go to immigration.ecitizen.go.ke, click on the passport application form;
  3. Fill out the application form according to the instructions;
  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 to the Kenyan Embassy in the country you are applying from.

During submission, you will need to bring the same documents as are needed for applications done in Kenya. Additionally, you will need to show the residence permit of the country you currently reside in, copies of the payment fee, and, if you are renewing, your old passport.

The exact order of submission depends on the country, so check with your local embassy for more information.

Who is a recommender in passport application in Kenya?

All passport applications must be recommended by a Kenyan who holds a valid Kenyan passport or ID card and is unrelated to the applicant. Therefore, you cannot recommend yourself, and your family members or relatives cannot recommend you. Some examples of reliable recommenders are a Minister of religion, a Minister or Legal Practitioner, an established Civil Servant or a Bank Official acquainted with you.

If the recommender is not in your area of residence, they must receive the recommender's page to fill in, after which you can submit all required documents.

The recommender must attach a copy of their National ID or passport.

Kenyan e-passport renewal

When your electronic passport’s validity period runs out, or if you must renew your old-form passport into the new electronic format, you will need to apply for a renewal.

The application process is practically the same as new applications, with the addition of having to submit your old passport and a copy of the biodata page. The exact order mostly depends on the location from which you are applying (Kenya or abroad)

Kenyan e-passport photo size

The photo for the Kenyan electronic passport has the following size parameters:

Here is an example:

Kenyan e-passport photo

Other requirements:

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