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How to Apply for a Kenyan Passport (2026)

Key points

Most passport applications start on eCitizen under Immigration services.
You will pay official fees, book biometrics, and later collect or receive the booklet per instructions.
Name/ID mismatches and unpaid eCitizen invoices are the top delay causes.
Practical takeaway: Create or recover eCitizen first, complete the passport form without typos, pay only official invoices, and arrive early for biometrics with original ID.

Updated August 2026. Portals and fees change — always confirm on the official site before you pay or submit.

A Kenyan passport is applied for through Immigration services that are largely fronted by eCitizen. Physical presence is still required for biometrics at designated centres.

Step-by-step

Register or log into official eCitizen.
Open Immigration / passport application for your category (ordinary, diplomatic rules differ).
Fill personal data exactly as on your ID/birth certificate.
Upload clear scans if requested.
Generate and pay the official invoice (M-Pesa/card as offered).
Book a biometrics appointment and attend with original documents.
Track status and follow collection or delivery instructions.

Documents commonly needed

National ID (adults).
Birth certificate / supporting docs for first issues or replacements.
Old passport if renewing.
Recommender details where the form still requires them.

Older ZaKenya passport pages

We keep legacy how-tos for additional detail; this master guide is the 2026 starting point:

Official links

FAQ

How long does it take?

Depends on application type and centre load — use eCitizen status, not rumours.

Can an agent apply for me?

Be careful: you still own the biometrics appointment. Avoid ID-harvesting brokers.

Lost passport?

Report per police/Immigration guidance, then apply for replacement with required affidavits.

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