To apply for a passport, you will do so through e-citizen. Below are the details required for application:
Below is how to apply for a passport in Kenya for the year 2024:
| Type of Passport/Application | Number of pages | Amount | |
| 1 | Ordinary passports | A Series (34 Pages) | Ksh. 4,550.00 |
| B Series (50 pages) | Ksh. 6,050.00 | ||
| C Series (66 pages) | Ksh. 7,550.00 | ||
| 2 | Diplomatic passports | Ksh. 7,550.00 | |
| 3 | Mutilated passport | Ksh. 10,050.00 | |
| 4 | Lost passports | Ksh. 12,050.00 | |
| 5 | Certificate of Identity (for Foreigners) | Ksh. 3,050.00 | |
| 6 | Temporary permit | Ksh. 350 |
Requirements for new (First time) applications
- A duly filled application Form 19 and 2 payment invoices
- Original Birth Certificate and a copy for citizens of Kenya by birth
- Certificate of Registration for citizens of Kenya by registration
- Original applicant’s national identity card and a copy for adults
- Copy of the recommenders national identity card
- Duly filled Consent Form for minors
- Copies of parents’ national identity cards/ Death certificates where applicable
- Original and Copies of parents’ birth certificates
- And any other additional document as may be required
- Payment of the prescribed fee
Requirements for replacement of passports
- A duly filled application Form 19 and 2 payment invoices
- Original national identity card and a copy for adults
- Duly filled Consent Form for minors
- Previous Passport and a copy
- And any other additional document as maybe required
- Payment of the prescribed fee
| Type of Passport/Application | Number of pages | Amount | |
| 1 | Ordinary passports | A Series (34 Pages) | Ksh. 4,550.00 |
| B Series (50 pages) | Ksh. 6,050.00 | ||
| C Series (66 pages) | Ksh. 7,550.00 | ||
| 2 | Diplomatic passports | Ksh. 7,550.00 | |
| 3 | Mutilated passport | Ksh. 10,050.00 | |
| 4 | Lost passports | Ksh. 12,050.00 | |
| 5 | Certificate of Identity (for Foreigners) | Ksh. 3,050.00 | |
| 6 | Temporary permit | Ksh. 350 |
Requirements for Mutilated Passports
- A duly filled application Form 19 and 2 payment invoices
- Original ID and a copy for Adults
- Previous Passport and a copy
- Personal Statement explaining circumstances for the damage
- Sworn Affidavit to support (iv) above
- Payment of the prescribed fee of Ksh.10,050.00
Requirements for Lost passports
- A duly filled application Form 19 and 2 payment invoices
- Original ID and a copy for Adults
- Personal Statement explaining circumstances for the damage
- Sworn Affidavit to support (iii) above
- Police Abstract for loss of passport
- Copy of the lost passport bio data page if available
- Payment of the prescribed fee of Ksh.12,050.00
Requirements for Change of Names
In addition to the above requirements depending on the category
• Present written explanation for change of names addressed to the Passport Control Officer.
• Attach Supportive documents i.e deed poll plus the Kenya gazette notice, marriage certificate etc
Application steps for Passport
- Register for an e-citizen account
- Fill online application
- Scan and upload required documents
- Pay prescribed fee
- Book appointment
- Print the duly completed application form and two invoices
- Attached copies of required documents
- Submission and bio-metrics (on the appointment date)
Submission and Biometrics capture
Submission and Biometrics capture
All applicants must appear in person in the various stations as per the appointments for submission and enrolment of bio-metrics. The application centers are as follows
- Nairobi – Nyayo House Ground Floor
- Mombasa – Uhuru na Kazi Mombasa P.o box 90284 Mombasa
- Kisumu – New PC’s office Kisumu
- Embu – Embu PC’s office
- Nakuru- Regional Commissioner’s Blg Nakuru P.O box 17632
- Kisii – County Commissioners Building
- Eldoret – Public Works Building
Applicants in the Diaspora can have the passport application, process done at the following foreign missions:
- London (United Kingdom)
- Washington DC (United States of America)
- Berlin (Germany)
- Pretoria (South Africa)
- Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
- Paris (France).
Passport delivery
Passport delivery is done through Postal Corporation Services within the country while delivery to the foreign missions is done by Ministry of Foreign affairs.
Steps for local delivery
- Applicant receives a notification via SMS with instruction on how to collect
- Click on the link and follow the instructions to collect your passport
