Change of Particulars (Kenyan ID)

Things to note:

All Kenyans who attain the age of 18 years are eligible to issuance of Identity Cards

Persons who have acquired Kenyan citizenship by registration are also entitled to issuance of identity cards

Kenyans with Dual/Multiple citizenships are required to declare, click here for more information

Persons who have lost Kenyan citizenship are required to apply and regain before applying for any Kenyan documents. Click here for more information.

In line with the UK Government guidelines, everyone coming to the Mission must wear a mask and note that social distancing rules will be enforced.

Kenyans with 1st generation Identity Cards are required to apply for 2nd generation Identity Cards

Collection of IDs is strictly only via postal services.

‍As a measure in support of the containment of the spread of Covid-19, applicants are advised to provide at the time of application, a secure, registered and trackable self-addressed envelope with pre-paid postage stamps for the dispatch of their critical documents. The envelope should have sufficient return postage and clearly indicates full names and postcode of the applicant.

Requirements for Change of Particulars

Valid original and copy of applicant’s Kenyan passport

Original and Certified copy of Marriage Certificate

Identification documents (passport/ID) of the spouse

Spouse to be physically present to sign Change of Particulars Form (Reg.105)

Two passport size photographs

Fee £30.00 (Debit/Credit Cards Only)

Copy of UK residence permit/visa

Any other relevant document/information that may be required

A secure, registered and trackable self-addressed envelope with pre-paid postage stamps for the dispatch of their critical documents. The envelope should have sufficient return postage and clearly indicates full names and postcode of the applicant.