Please note that the current valid passports will be in use till 31st August 2019 after which they will be rendered invalid.
Passports
Requirements for Renewing an Expired/Filled up Passport:
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- Two printouts of online completed form 19 and corresponding receipts
- Original and two copies(Bio Data Page) of passport
- Two copies of your Kenyan ID.
- Two copies of Kenyan Birth Certificate
- Two passport sized-photographs 45mm x 35mm (UK Standard Size).
- Applications must be recommended (in Section 7) by a Kenyan citizen, who should provide two copies of his/her passport or ID card
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Passport Requirements for a minor (Below 18 years):
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- Two printouts of online completed form 19 and corresponding receipts
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Original and two copies of Birth Certificate
- Two copies of Parents Kenya passport
- Proof of father’s/mother’s Kenya Nationality (Two copies of Kenya passport and Identity card)
- Two copies of completed Parental Consent form ( completed by father or mother)
- Two copies of the Father’s / Mother’s Kenyan Birth certificate (both Sides)
- Applications must be recommended (in Section 7) by a Kenyan citizen, who should provide two copies of his/her passport or ID card
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Requirements for Replacing a Lost or Damaged Passport:
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- Two printouts of online completed form 19 and corresponding receipts
- Two copies of police Report in case of a lost passport
- A Sworn Affidavit (and a copy) done before a Commissioner of Oaths explaining the circumstances under which the passport got lost or mutilated.
- Two copies of lost passport or original of any previously held.
- The damaged passport (and a copy) for those replacing a mutilated one.
- Two copies of Kenya Identity card.
- Two copies of birth certificate.
- Duly filled proforma (and a copy) for lost/damaged passport
- Two passport- sized photographs 45mm x 35mm with one photo signed at the back by your recommender ( Refer to note nos. 2& 3 in the application form).
- Applications must be recommended (in Section 7) by a Kenyan citizen, who should provide two copies of his/her passport or ID card.
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Name Change in Passports
Those who wish to change names in their passports, should apply to renew their current passports and the requirements are:
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- Two printouts of online completed form 19 and corresponding receipts
- Two copies of marriage certificate, Deed Poll registered in Kenya Gazette, Divorcee Decree or proof of marriage dissolution.
- Original and two copies of current passport
- Two passport size photographs (UK Standard) on a white background.
- Two copies of current National Identity Card
- Applications must be recommended (in Section 7) by a Kenyan citizen, who should provide two copies of his/her passport or ID card.
- NB: For correction of dates of birth/place of birth, Original Birth Certificate used to obtain the first passport which should bear the stamp of Immigration Department is required in addition to requirements 2-7 above.
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Notes for Photographs
Kindly ensure that photos attached on Form 19 have the following:
Be clear photos – they should not be blurred nor have a dark hue, all facial features should be clearly outlined
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- Have a full face and both ears showing
- Be taken against a white background
- Be without shadows in the background
- No smiling or laughing
- Be taken without spectacles
- Size of the face should be 2.5 (two and a half) inches by 2 inches
Weaves and hair should not cover the forehead or the rest of the face - Decent photos – ladies should not be wearing strapless tops
Attach at least 2 photos
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