Change of Particulars (Passport)

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 - Thursday) 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

34 pages Ordinary “A” series - Ksh. 7,550
50 pages Ordinary “B” series - Ksh. 9,550
66 pages Ordinary “C” series - Ksh. 12,550
50 pages Diplomatic Passport - Ksh. 15,050
Mutilated passport - Ksh. 20,050
Lost Passport - Ksh. 20,050
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.

‍Applicants are advised to provide at the time of application, a secure, registered and trackable self-addressed envelope with pre-paid postage for the dispatch of their critical documents.
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The envelope should have sufficient return postage (not less than 500g) and clearly indicates full names and address of the applicant.

Requirements for Name Change on a Passport

One printout of completed form and two corresponding receipts (Available on E-Citizen)

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.

For Adoption of Marriage names also please attach a letter requesting adoption of Marriage name indicating how the new names should read

Letter of consent from spouse indicating the name to be adopted

Copy of passport or Identity Card of the spouse

Original and a copy of current passport

Two passport size photographs (UK Standard) on a white background.

Original Kenya National ID card and two copies of Kenyan ID

A copy of certificate of birth

A copy of Certificate of Registration/ Naturalisation if Kenyan by registration

A copy of United Kingdom’s Residence Permit/Visa

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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.

Additional documentary for proof of Kenya citizenship may be required if necessary.

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.