Change of Name on Passport
If you wish to change the name on your Kenyan passport, please read the following information carefully.
Passport Requirements
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Things to note:

Please ensure you have read and understood the guidelines and requirements both on www.ecitizen.go.ke and those listed below before submitting your application.

Applications for passports are accepted between 9.30hrs-13.00 hrs. (Monday - Friday) by Appointment only.

New passports or replacement of passports are applied through e-citizen portal (www.ecitizen.go.ke) You will require to download and print out the form at the end, sign, date the form and attach the required documents. Thereafter make an appointment through Kenya High Commission website (www.kenyahighcom.org.uk) and submit your documents in person at the High Commission for biometric capture.

Passport fees

32 pages Ordinary “A” series - Ksh. 4,550
48 pages Ordinary “B” series - Ksh. 6,050
64 pages Ordinary “C” series - Ksh. 7,550
48 pages Diplomatic Passport - Ksh. 7,550
Mutilated passport - Ksh.10,050
Lost Passport - Ksh12,050

Documents uploaded should be picture format (jpeg/jpg)

Persons born before 27th August 1987 and have acquired citizenship of other countries before promulgation of Kenya Constitution on 27th August 2010 will be required to provide proof of having regained and declared Kenya Citizenship.

Dual Citizens are required to declare their other nationality prior to renewing Kenya passports.

Those required to apply to regain Kenya citizenship are expected to await completion of the regaining process.

Note that Birth Certificate Entry. No. is the number that appears on the left-hand side of the birth certificate above the date of birth.

Persons born abroad must apply and obtain a Kenya born abroad birth certificate first. A copy of the Foreign Birth certificate is to be submitted as well.

Please provide your email address and a telephone contact in all your applications

Passport applications without complete requirements will not be processed. Please ensure all the requirements are met.

All minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Collection of passports 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 (not less than 500g) and clearly indicates full names and postcode of the applicant.

All foreign documents to be certified and stamped by a Notary, Solicitor, Commissioner for oaths

Requirements for Name Change on a Passport
1
One printout of completed form and two corresponding receipts (Available on E-Citizen)
2
A copy of marriage certificate, Deed Poll registered in Kenya Gazette, Divorcee Decree or proof of marriage dissolution. If any partner had a previous marriage, proof of divorce.
3
For Adoption of Marriage names also please attach a letter requesting adoption of Marriage name indicating how the new names should read
4
Letter of consent from spouse indicating the name to be adopted
5
Copy of passport or Identity Card of the spouse
6
Original and a copy of current passport
7
Two passport size photographs (UK Standard) on a white background.
8
Original Kenya National ID card and two copies of Kenyan ID
9
A copy of certificate of birth
10
A copy of Certificate of Registration if Kenyan by registration
11
A copy of United Kingdom’s Residence Permit/Visa
12
Applications must be recommended by a Kenyan citizen, who should provide two copies of his/her passport or ID card.
13
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.
14
Additional documentary for proof of Kenya citizenship may be required if necessary.
15
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 (not less than 500g) and clearly indicates full names and postcode of the applicant.
Order of Documents
1
Secure, registered and trackable self-addressed envelope
2
Invoice 1
3
Application form & photos clipped to the top left hand
4
Copy of Passport
5
Invoice 2
6
Recommender’s ID or Passport
7
Copy of Kenyan Birth Certificate
8
Copies of Parents’ Documents (IDs/Passports) (Optional for Replacements)
9
Copy of Applicant’s ID (For person’s aged 18 years and above)
10
Copy of Marriage Certificate (where applicable)
11
Letters for those requesting change of name
12
Copy of residence card/visa or Certificate of Naturalization for Dual Citizens
13
For Dual Citizens- Proof of having either regained Kenya Citizenship and or Declared Dual Citizenship
14
Copy of Certificate of Registration (For citizens by registration)
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