How to Apply for an Adult ePassport in Kenya

The Kenyan ePassport was announced in 2016 and was initially meant to be launched in December 2016 but the launch date was first moved to April 2017 and later September 2017. It is an East African initiative and ePassports will also be rolled out to the other EA countries simultaneously.

Let us Quote the Law

Pursuant to section 27(1) of the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act 2011 as read with section 12 of the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Regulation 2012, legal notice No. 64, all applicants are required to complete Form 19 (Fillable online) as the Kenya Passport application form set out in the first schedule of the Regulations.

Well and Good, What About the Application Process?

You can apply for, renew or replace your passport and pay for it online. You can pay using mobile money, Credit and Debit Cards. You will have to print out a form at the end. You must sign and date the form, add any documents or photographs that are needed, and return it for processing to Nyayo House.

It should take at least 15 working days to get your first passport once your form has been physically submitted at the Immigration offices (Nyayo house, Mombasa & Kisumu). For all other application types, it should take at least 5 working days.

It can take longer if more information is needed or your application has not been filled out correctly. All Passport applications should now be made via www.ecitizen.go.ke. Manual applications will NOT be accepted.

1. Create an eCitizen account or login if you have one.
2. Go to the department of the Immigration and select passport application option for adult.
3. Read the instructions carefully then start filling the application form.
4. Select the mode of payment and pay for the passport fees.
5. Download and print the application form and three copies of the application Invoice (Receipt).
6. Submit the application form in person to the Immigration offices. ( Nyayo house, Mombasa & Kisumu.)
7. Please Declare All Your Children during Passport Application

1. Applicants MUST appear in person for digital photo capture.
2. An eCitizen pre-filled passport application form and three invoices.
3. Original birth certificate and photocopy.
4. Original National ID Card & copy.
5. Three Current passport size photos.
6. Recommenders ID Card copy.
7. Old passport for replacement plus copies of last three pages.
8. Parents National ID cards copies or Death Certificate if deceased.
9. For Lost case a Sworn affidavit and a police abstract are required
10. For Lost cases and Mutilated cases an explanation letter is required to explain the circumstances of the loss or mutilation