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KENYA CITIZENSHIP

The following Important facts about Kenya Citizenship are worth noting:

A person born of a Kenyan parent irrespective of the place of birth automatically becomes a citizen of Kenya by birth.

The constitution has allowed dual nationality, and restoration of citizenship of those who were citizens by birth but lost under the provisions of the provisions of the repealed constitution.

The new constitution came into effect from the date of its promulgation on the 27th August 2010. 
For more information, visit www.fns.immigration.go.ke.

The following services in relation to Kenya citizenship can be facilitated at the High Commission.
1. Regaining Citizenship (Application Requirements for Regaining (pdf):
2. Declaration of Dual Citizenship (Declaration requirements)
3. Renunciation of Kenyan citizenship (Renunciation requirements)


The Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act which implements Chapter 3 of the New Constitution commenced on 30th August 2011, effectively repealing the Kenya Citizenship Act Cap. 170, the Immigration Act Cap. 172 and the Aliens Restriction Act Cap. 173 Laws of Kenya. 

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ELECTRONIC TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION (eTA)

Following the Kenya Gazette Supplement No. 1 dated 02  January, 2024 on Kenyan Citizenship and Immigration, the Government has developed a digital platform http://www.etakenya.go.ke that will identify travelers to Kenya in advance.

All visitors including infants and children who intend to travel to the Republic of Kenya must have an approved Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) before the start of their journey.

For telephone enquiries, the Directorate of Immigration and Citizen Services can be contacted on the following numbers:

Monday to Friday 8:00a.m. to 5:00pm
+2541109222062, +254110922063, or +254110922064 

After hours and on weekends
+254112620512 or +254112620693.


Application Requirements for eTA

Passports

COMMENCEMENT OF ISSUANCE OF e-PASSPORT 

The Kenya High Commission in Canberra started receiving passport applications for issuance of the East African Community bio-metric passports (e-Passports) from 1st November 2021.

APPLICATION FOR E-PASSPORT
Steps of application
1. Apply on www.ecitizen.go.ke.
2. Go to the ePassport and click on the passport application form.
3. Read the instructions carefully, then fill the application form.
4. Make payment online.
5. Download and print the application form, requisite requirements, and three payment invoices.
6. Book an appointment by sending an email to immigration@kenya.asn.au or call 02 6247 4788 / 0477694068.
7. Wait for an official response from the High Commission giving the date and time for your appointment.
8. Submit the application in person at the Kenya High Commission Canberra during your appointment.




TIME FRAME 
The processing time for passports, after submission of duly filled application form and provision of requisite requirements, is 8 weeks.

TYPES OF PASSPORTS APPLICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

(i)Requirements for new (initial) applications.

1.  A duly filled passport application Form 19.
2.  Two (2) payment invoices for the prescribed fee.
3.  Original Birth Certificate and a copy for citizens of Kenya by birth (If born abroad, Birth Certificate for Kenyan children born abroad. To apply refer to the website.
4.  Original Certificate of Registration and a copy for citizens of Kenya by registration.
5.  Original applicant’s national identity card and a copy for Applicants over 18 years of age.
6.  Certified Copy of a recommender's Kenya national identity card and or copy of bio-date page of valid Kenya passport. The person recommending should not be a relative.
7.  Duly filled parental consent Form for minors. (Click here)
8.  Certified Copies of parents’ national identity cards and Death certificates where applicable.
9.  Three colored passport size photographs (Size 35 X 45 mm-Australian standard).
10.And any other additional document(s) as may be required.

(ii) Requirements for replacement of passports

1.  A duly filled passport application Form 19.
2.  Current valid/old original passport and copy.
3.  Two (2) payment invoices for the prescribed fee.
4.  Original Birth Certificate and a copy for citizens of Kenya by birth (If born abroad, Birth Certificate for Kenyan children born abroad. To apply, refer to the website.
5.  Original Certificate of Registration and a copy for citizens of Kenya by registration.
6.  Original applicant’s national identity card and a copy for Applicants over 18 years of age.
7.  Certified Copy of a recommender’s Kenya national identity card and or copy of bio-date page of valid Kenya passport. The person recommending should not be a relative.
8.  Duly filled parental consent form for minors. (Click here)
9.  Certified Copies of parents’ national identity cards and Death certificates where applicable.
10. Three colored passport size photographs (Size 35 X 45 mm-Australian standard).
11. And any other additional document(s) as may be required. 

(iii)Requirements for mutilated/damaged passports

1.  A duly filled passport application Form 19.
2.  Current valid/old mutilated/damaged passport and copy.
3.  Two (2) payment invoices for the prescribed fee.
4.  Original Birth Certificate and a copy for citizens of Kenya by birth (If born abroad, Birth Certificate for Kenyan children born abroad. Refer to the website
5.  Original Certificate of Registration and a copy for citizens of Kenya by registration.
6.  Original applicant’s national identity card and a copy for Applicants over 18 years of age.
7.  Certified Copy of a recommender’s Kenya national identity card and or copy of bio-date page of valid Kenya passport. The person recommending should not be a relative.
8.  Duly filled parental consent form for minors (Click here)
9.  Certified Copies of parents’ national identity cards and Death certificates where applicable.
10. Three colored passport size photographs (Size 35 X 45 mm-Australian standard).
11. Personal statement explaining circumstances for the damage.
12.  Sworn Affidavit to support (9) above. (Click here)
13.  And any other additional document(s) as may be required.

(iv)Requirements for lost passports 

1.  A duly filled passport application Form 19.
2.  Police report and case number on loss of passport.
3.  Personal statement explaining circumstances for loss. 
4.  Sworn Affidavit to support (3) above. (Click here)
5.  Copy of the lost passport (bio-data page) if available. 
6.  Original Birth Certificate and a copy for citizens of Kenya by birth (If born abroad, Birth Certificate for Kenyan children born abroad. To apply, refer to the website.
7.  Original Certificate of Registration and a copy for citizens of Kenya by registration.
8.  Original applicant’s national identity card and a copy for Applicants over 18 years of age.
9.  Certified Copy of a recommender’s Kenya national identity card and or copy of bio-date page of valid Kenya passport.
10. Duly filled parental consent form for minors. (Click here)
11. Certified Copies of parents’ national identity cards and Death certificates where applicable.
12. Three colored passport size photographs (Size 35 X 45 mm-Australian standard).
13. And any other additional document(s) as may be required.

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POSTAGE 
Residents of Australia to provide a self-addressed registered or platinum envelope ‘or express post envelope with signature upon delivery for return of processed documents. Please note that ordinary express post envelopes are no longer accepted.  
Residents in New Zealand to either arrange for courier service at their own cost or provide AUD 25 for purchase of standard registered international envelope, that will cover insurance and international tracking number.

CONSULAR SERVICES FEES
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