Passport Services

The Embassy provides comprehensive passport services for Kenyan citizens including new applications, renewals, and replacements through the e-Passport system.

General Information

Important Requirements

  • One must create an account on the e-citizen portal to access the passport application service
  • ALL Passport applications MUST be duly completed online via ecitizen.go.ke portal. Manual applications will NOT be accepted.
  • Please ensure you have read and understood the guidelines and Requirements before submitting your application.
  • ALL passport applications must be recommended by a Kenyan Citizen in possession of a Valid Passport/National Identity Card and who is not a relative on (section 7) of the application form.
  • All applicants are advised to apply for a passport replacement at least six months before its expiry date.

Dual Citizenship Requirements

  • Dual Citizens are required to declare their other nationality prior to renewing Kenya passports.
  • This includes persons born before 27th August 1987 and for those who acquired other citizenship status before 27th August 2010 need to show proof of having regained Kenya citizenship.
  • Those required to apply to regain Kenya citizenship are expected to await completion of the regaining process before they can apply for their e-passports.

Photograph Requirements

Kindly ensure that photos attached on the application form meet the following criteria:

  • Be clear photos – they should not be blurred nor have a dark hue, all facial features should be clearly outlined
  • Have a full face and both ears visible
  • Be taken against a WHITE background
  • Be without shadows in the background
  • No smiling or laughing
  • Be taken without spectacles
  • Size of the photos should be 5cm by 5cm (five by five centimetres)
  • Weaves and hair should not cover the forehead or the rest of the face
  • Decent photos – ladies should not be wearing strapless tops and earrings
  • Ensure the photos are printed on good quality paper in a studio

Passport Fees

Passport Type Fees (in Kenya Shillings)
32 Pages Ordinary "A" Series Kshs. 7,500.00
48 pages Ordinary "B" Series Kshs. 9,500.00
64 Pages Ordinary "C" Series Kshs. 12,500.00
Replacement of valid Mutilated passport Kshs. 20,000.00
Replacement of Lost passport Kshs. 20,000.00

Technical Requirements

Document Upload

Uploaded documents must be scanned in (.JPEG or .PNG) formats ONLY.

Contact Information

All e-citizen inquiries should be directed to e-citizen at:
Email: support@ecitizen.go.ke
Tel: +254780806206

Application Portal

Apply Online