Each applicant must appear in person at the High Commission for biometrics capture.
Form Reg. 136C (click to download) MUST be dully filled before coming to the High Commission.
Married ladies who wish to change their names, both husband and wife must be present at the time of application submission.
Applicants are required to bring two (2) passport size photographs recently taken on a white background.
Holders of first-generation identity cards (the big size) are considered first time applicants.
Payment by Card or Postal order of UK £30.00 payable to Kenya High Commission.
Application submission is strictly by appointment only.
Processing of IDs takes approximately eight -twelve weeks.
Collection of IDs 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 stamps for the dispatch of the documents. The envelope should have sufficient return postage and clearly indicates full names and postcode of the applicant.
Any document in a language other than English MUST be translated and certified as a true translation by the issuing authority or representative Embassy.
Requirements for Applying for a National ID Card
1
Valid original and copy of applicant’s Kenyan passport
2
Original and a copy of applicant’s Kenya Birth Certificate
3
A copy of parents’ Kenya Identity Card
4
A copy of parents’ birth certificate
5
Two passport size photographs.
6
Copy of UK Residence Status /visa/ naturalisation certificate/ proof of having regained Kenya citizenship or declared Kenya citizenship
7
Fee £30.00 (Debit/Credit Cards Only)
8
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 (not less than 500g) and clearly indicates full names and postcode of the applicant.
Notes for Dual Citizens
Declaration of Dual Citizenship is required of Kenyans who:
Acquired citizenship of another country after 27th August, 2010
Are dual citizens but were 23 years and below on 27th August, 2010
Those who have regained Kenya Citizenship
Additional Requirements for Dual Citizens
1
Copy of Naturalization Certificate/Birth Certificate
2
Copy of applicant’s Foreign Passport
3
Proof of having made a declaration of dual citizenship
