Issuance Process of Kenyan Passports
Get detailed information on the issuance of Kenyan passports. Learn about eligibility requirements, application procedures, processing times, and necessary documents. Ensure a smooth passport application process with helpful guidance and tips.

Kenyan passports are issued by the Directorate of Immigration and Registration of Persons of the Kenyan government.
The application process for a Kenyan passport involves filling in an online application form on eCitizen Portal and submitting it along with other required documents.
It is important to note that Kenyan passports are only valid for 10 years from their date of issuance and can be renewed every 10 years after that.
Once the application is approved, a passport will be issued to the applicant. The issuance of a Kenyan passport requires that all relevant documents are provided including:-
- The birth certificate or adoption certificate of the applicant.
- The national identity card of the applicant.
- Parents’ national identity cards (if available) or Death Certificates (if deceased).
- A certificate of registration or naturalization, where applicable.
- Service identity cards for members of the Defence Force.
All applicants are required to appear in person at designated stations for submission and biometric enrollment, according to their scheduled appointments. The application centers are located as follows:
- Nairobi: Nyayo House, Ground Floor
- Mombasa: Uhuru na Kazi Building
- Kisumu: New PC’s Office
- Embu: Embu PC’s Office
- Nakuru: Provincial Commissioners Building
- Kisii: County Commissioners Building
- Eldoret: Public Works Building
- Kericho: Ardhi House, 4th Floor
- Bungoma: Bungoma Immigration Office
For applicants residing abroad, the passport application process can be completed 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)
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