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Passport application checklist

Application is accompanied by:

  1. Documentary evidence of Kenyan citizenship;
  2. 3 current, clear and un-mounted passport size photographs;
  3. Recommendation by a Kenyan national, but not by immediate relatives;
  4. Copy of Recommender’s National ID or passport;
  5. For applicants below the age of 18 years, parents or legal guardians written consent;
  6. For adopted applicants, the original adoption certificate, clearance letter from the children’s department, and/or, the Court ruling or award;
  7. Prescribed processing fee.

Note:

  • The applicant shall submit an application for a passport in person in the prescribed manner i.e. e-passport
  • The Passport Control Officer may require the applicant to produce supplementary information to ascertain the citizenship or nationality of the applicant.

More Information

Contacts:
The Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government
Department of Immigration Services
Nyayo House 20th floor, 
Kenyatta Avenue/Uhuru Highway
P.O Box 30395 – 00100 Nairobi.
Tel: +254-20-2222022
Email; dis@immigration.go.ke
http://www.immigration.go.ke

Immigration information in Kenya

The Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government through the Directorate of Immigration and Registration of Persons is responsible for registration of persons,maintenance of an inclusive persons register, management of migration, border control and refugees welfare supervision.
 

 Categories of visas issued by Kenya 

  1. Ordinary Visa: Issued for Single or Multiple entries to persons whose nationalities require visas to enter Kenya.
     
  2. Transit Visa: Issued for periods not exceeding 3 days to persons whose nationalities require visas to enter Kenya and who intend to transit through Kenya to a different destination.
     
  3. Diplomatic Visa: Issued for Single or Multiple entries to holders of Diplomatic passports who are on official duty.
     
  4. Courtesy/ Official Visa: Issued to persons holding Official or Service passports on Official duty and to Ordinary passport holders who are not entitled to Diplomatic visa; but where it is considered by the Director to be desirable on the grounds of international courtesy.
     
  5. East Africa Tourist Visa: This is a joint tourist visa that entitles holders to travel to and within the Republics of Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda and the United Republic of Tanzania, for the purpose of tourism.Validity of East Africa Tourist Visa 90 days and Multiple Entry Fee of US$ 100.

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Requirements for application of work permits for foreigners working in Kenya

Work/Residence Permits are issued to any Non-Kenyan wishing to engage in employment in Kenya whether in gainful employment or voluntary service. They are issued under Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act 2011  of Laws of Kenya.

Work/Residence Permit requirements include;

  1. Duly filled and signed application Form 3;
  2. Cover letter from employer/self/organization depending on the class of the permit;
  3. Copies of the National Passport;
  4. 2 colored passport size photographs;
  5. Duly completed Entry Permit applications;
  6. Application fees are only payable upon receipt of an approval notification.

Applications for renewal of entry permits should be done 3 months prior to expiry date.

Work/Residence permits are normally issued for period of 2 years.  Read more

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