How to Apply For a Kenyan Passport Online
According to a report by Passport Index the holder of a Kenyan Passport can travel to 68 countries without a visa or they can get one upon arrival at their destination. This report goes on to say the Kenyan passport is the most powerful in East Africa .
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Applying for a passport in Kenya has gone online, thanks to the eCitizen portal website. Applying for a Kenyan passport online makes the service more decentralized unlike before when one had to travel all the way to the city to acquire a passport. Now if you are in Mandera or Kilifi you still can apply for a passport just like the guy in Nairobi.
What You Need to Apply For a Kenyan Passort
- An pre-filled e-Citizen passport application form and three receipts.
- Original birth certificate and photocopy.
- Original National ID Card & copy.
- Three Current passport size photos.
- Recommender’s ID Card copy.
- Consent letter for minors.
- Old passport for replacement.
- Parents National ID cards and copy
The Procedure of Applying For a Kenyan Passport Online
Here are steps that any Kenyan who is applying for a passport online will need to follow.
- Log on to the eCitizen portal and register an account.
How to register on the eCitizen portal
- Once registered go to the Department of Immigration services
- Click submit application then head to passport and temporary permits
- Click on “Passport Application Form”. Here you will find instructions that will guide you on how to fill the application form.
- Once you have grasped the instructions click on “Apply Now” and fill the application as instructed in 4 above.
- With the application form filled you need to choose how to pay, you have the option of M-Pesa, Airtel Money Debit / credit card and eCitizen agent
- Once done download the application with three receipts and submit the form in person to I an immigration center close to you. (Mombasa, Kisumu and Nairobi-Nyayo house)
Immigration Centers
- Nairobi: Ground Floor (North Wing), Nyayo House – Tel :+254- 20-2222022
- Mombasa: immigration office – Tel:+254-41-2222676
- Kisumu: New Provincial Headquarters – Tel:+254-057-2024935/2025438/0700596071
- Eldoret: Public works building – Tel: +254-53-6337
- Garissa: Telefax:0462102140
- Embu
- Nakuru
- Kenya Embassy, Washington D.C: 2249 R Street,N.W.Washinton D.C 20008 U.S.A – Tel:+12023876101 – www.kenyaembassy.com
- Kenya High Commision, London: 45 Portland place London WIBISIAS United Kingdom – Tel:+442076368364 – w ww.kenyahighcommission.net
Here are the various passport fees
32 Pages – Kshs. 4,550
48 pages – Kshs. 6,050
64 Pages – Kshs. 7,550
East African Passport – Kshs. 990
Diplomatic passport (48 page) – Kshs 7,550
Mutilated Passport – Kshs 10,050
Lost Passport Ksh. 12,050
It’s imperative to note that there will be a Ksh. 50 convenience fee (some necessary evil you have to content with). Payments via Debit/Credit Card will attract a 2.5% handling fee.
Related: How to Apply for Temporary Travel Permit in Kenya
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Am in Kenya because I want to apply for a passport
I need more jobs.
I am a poor person because I need more salary.
Am in Saudi Arabia and my passport has been retained by my sponser but am no longer under him so it means I can’t get my passport back but I want to apply it online its it possible plz assist
Hi, Have you tried the procedure above?