How to apply for a passport: a step-by-step tutorial with costs and essential papers.
These steps will walk you through the procedure whether you’re applying for a new passport, renewing an old one, or replacing a lost or damaged one.
Like a national identity card, a passport is a fundamental right for all Kenyans. It acts as the main document needed at airports and border crossings while traveling outside the nation.
If a person loses their identity card, they can use their passport as a backup.
This post describes how to apply for a passport, what paperwork you need, how much it will cost, and when you can expect it to arrive.
1. Create and Log in to Your e-Citizen Account
The initial step in applying for a passport is to create and log in to your e-Citizen account. This website provides access to various government services in the country. Registration on the website requires the following information:
- National ID number
- Full name
- Date of birth
- Phone number
- Email address
- Personal details
Upon completing the registration process, you will receive a verification link to activate your account, allowing you to log in using your ID number and password.
These steps will walk you through the procedure whether you’re applying for a new passport, renewing an old one, or replacing a lost or damaged one.
Like a national identity card, a passport is a fundamental right for all Kenyans. It acts as the main document needed at airports and border crossings while traveling outside the nation.
If a person loses their identity card, they can use their passport as a backup.
This post describes how to apply for a passport, what paperwork you need, how much it will cost, and when you can expect it to arrive.
How to apply for a passport: a step-by-step tutorial with costs and essential papers.
Documents required for first-time applications:
- A completed application Form 19 and two payment invoices
- Original Birth Certificate and a copy for Kenyan citizens by birth
- Certificate of Registration for Kenyan citizens by registration
- Original applicant’s national identity card and a copy for adults
- Copy of the recommender’s 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
- Any other additional documents as may be required
Documents required for replacing passports:
- A completed application Form 19 and two payment invoices
- Original national identity card and a copy for adults
- Duly filled Consent Form for minors
- Previous Passport and a copy
- Any other additional documents as may be required
Documents required for replacing lost passports:
- A completed application Form 19 and two payment invoices
- Original ID and a copy for adults
- Personal Statement explaining circumstances for the damage
- Sworn Affidavit to support the statement above
- Police Abstract for the loss of passport
- Copy of the lost passport biodata page if available
Documents required for mutilated passports:
- A completed application Form 19 and two 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 the statement above
Upon submission of all documents, you’ll be prompted to make payment on the next page. Payment methods include Credit/Debit card, Airtel Money, M-Pesa, and eCitizen Agent. Once payment is completed, proceed to the next stage.
How to apply for a passport: a step-by-step tutorial with costs and essential papers.
3. Biometric booking of an appointment
You’ll be required to book an appointment for biometrics, a critical stage in passport production. Failure to capture biometrics will result in a delay in passport processing. Select the location nearest to you, and the system will automatically schedule a biometrics appointment. Print out the application schedule and three copies of your payment invoice.
Passport application centers in the country:
- Nairobi – Nyayo House Ground Floor
- Mombasa – Uhuru na Kazi Mombasa
- Kisumu – New PC’s office Kisumu
- Embu – Embu PC’s office
- Nakuru – Regional Commissioner’s Big Nakuru
- Kisii – County Commissioners Building
- Eldoret – Public Works Building
4. Visit the immigration office
On the appointment day, carry your payment invoice and schedule print-out to the immigration office. Only fingerprints and a photo will be captured at the office, a process taking less than 10 minutes. Ensure all documents are arranged in the specified order.
6. Wait for processing and passport collection
Following biometrics, you’ll await passport processing. Once ready for collection, you’ll receive notification via email and SMS.
Before leaving the collection center, thoroughly review all details in your new passport to ensure accuracy.
How to apply for a passport: a step-by-step tutorial with costs and essential papers.
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