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PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS

1. New Passport

All applicants must fill three application Forms 19A.

• 1. Be a Kenyan Citizen
• 2. Three duly completed Passport application Forms 19A
• 3. Applicant's Birth, Adoption or Registration (original and photocopy) Certificate In some instances an applicant's parent(s) birth certificate maybe required
• 4. New generation National Identity Card (original and copy)
• 5. Three coloured Passport size (3,4 x 4,5 cm) photographs of the applicant with one of photos duly certified as true likeness of the applicant by the recommender. Applicant's ears must be visible on the photo. 
• 6. Certified copy of the recommender's National Identity Card
• 7. Fees for passports:  A - USD 50, B - USD 70, C - USD 80 

If the applicant is a child other requirements include:

Two photocopies of the parent(s)current Kenyan passport pages 30,31,32 for type 'A' passports and pages 45,46,47 for type 'B' passports

Two copies of the parents' National identity card(s)

Two copies of the child's international and/or Kenyan birth certificate

Two copies of the parents' birth certificates

Completed parental consent form (obtained at the Embassy)

2. Replacement of Passport after 5/10 years (Expired / Filled up)

• 1. Three duly completed Passport application Forms 19A
• 2. An introductory letter adressed to the Ambassador explaining why you need another passport
• 3. Copy of the Bio-data page of your current passport
• 4. Three coloured Passport size (3,4 x 4,5 cm) photographs of the applicant with one of photos duly certified as true likeness of the applicant by the recommender. Applicant's ears must be visible on the photo. 
• 5. Certified copy of the recommender's National Identity Card
• 6. Copy of birth certificate or the National ID of the applicant
• 7. Original passport being replaced
• 8. Fee of USD 50 (32 pages)

3. Replacement of Mutilated Passport

• 1. Three duly completed Passport application forms 19A
• 2. Mutilated Passport to be replaced
• 3. Copy of the Bio-data page of your current passport
• 4. An affidavit detailing the circumstances under which the mutilation occurred
• 5. Three coloured Passport size (3,4 x 4,5 cm) photographs of the applicant with one of photos duly certified as true likeness of the applicant by the recommender. Applicant's ears must be visible on the photo.
• 6. Certified copy of the recommender's National Identity Card
• 7. Fee of USD 100 (32 pages)
• 8. Mutilated Passport application form (obtained at the Embassy)

4. Replacement of Lost Passport

• 1. Original Birth Certificate
• 2. A copy of the birth certificate (both sides) that was used to issue the lost passport
• 3. Three duly completed Passport application forms 19A
• 4. Three coloured Passport size (3,4 x 4,5 cm) photographs of the applicant with one of photos duly certified as true likeness of the applicant by the recommender. Applicant's ears must be visible on the photo.
• 5.An affidavit detailing the circumstances under which the loss occurred
• 6. Police abstract original (in Russian) and a translation in English showing when and where the loss was reported
• 7. Certified copy of the recommender's National Identity Card
• 8. Cover letter addressed to the Ambassador explaining circumstances of loss by the applicant
• 9. Fee of USD 120
• 10. Lost passport application form (obtained at the Embassy)

5. Diplomatic Passport

• 1. Three duly completed Passport application form 19A
• 2. Letter showing that the person meets the criteria set out in the third schedule of the Kenya citizenship and immigration regulations, 2012 legal notice No.64.
• 3. Old Passport or original Birth Certificate and National Identity Card together with their respective photocopies
• 4. Certified copy of the recommender's National Identity Card
• 5. Three coloured Passport size photographs of the applicant with one of photos duly certified as true likeness of the applicant by the recommender
• 6. Fee of USD 120

Emergency Travel Document

• One-way Emergency Travel document is issued at the Embassy free of charge for repatriation to Kenya
• Requirements include: An interview at the Embassy; to be scheduled at the earliest, three days before the confirmed date of flight.
• Two (2) passport size photos
• Proof of Kenyan citizenship i.e. Kenyan Passport or National Identity Card.
• Police Report if passport is lost
• Confirmed flight booking/ ticket

APPLICATION TO REGAIN CITIZENSHIP

For the application to regain Kenyan citizenship for those who may have lost it through denounciation or acquisition of citizenship of another country the requirements are:

• 1. Proof of Kenyan Citizenship (birth certificate, passport or National ID)

• 2. Proof of citizenship of the other country (Notarized passport)

• 3. Two passport size photographs

• 4. Completed application for regaining citizenship form 5

• 5. Fee 120 USD

Notes:
Applicant's copy of National Identity Card is MANDATORY for every application.
These requirements are not exhaustive, if need be, more information may be required.

https://www.etakenya.go.ke

The Ministry of Interior and National Administration, State Department for Immigration and Citizen Services, Directorate of Immigration Services has developed and is operating the Republic of Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA).

Kenya eTA is a semi-automated system that determines the eligibility of visitors to travel to Kenya. An eTA offers permission to travel and is authorised by the Government of the Republic of Kenya. The possession of an eTA is not the final authority to enter the Republic of Kenya. Admissibility will be determined at the point of entry.

The eTA application collects biographic information and answers to eligibility questions from the traveller. eTA applications for Kenya should be submitted at least 2 weeks prior to travel to ensure adequate time for processing. Travellers can submit their applications up to 3 months prior to travel. It is highly recommended that travellers apply as soon as they have booked their accommodations and transport tickets.

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POLICE CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE 
REQUIREMENTS

• a) An Introductory letter by the applicant
• b) Original second-generation national identification card and a clear photocopy (Kenyan passports not accepted).
• c) Pay USD 20 as a processing fee
• d) Fingerprints and palm prints recorded on a prescribed form at the nearest Police Station in Russia.This document should have a police endorsement seal or stamp A translation of the same into English.
• e) If not registered and issued with a Kenyan ID. Card as per Cap. 107 Laws of Kenya must prove that he/she attained the age of 18 years while outside the country and is yet to return. A letter from the mission, certified copy of birth certificate and passport are relevant in this case.

  If the applicatant is a foreigner, then documentary proof that the applicant resided in Kenya and a certified photocopy of the applicant's passport will also be required in addition to the above listed requirements

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CERTIFICATE OF NO IMPEDIMENT TO MARRIAGE

Every Kenyan wishing to marry abroad has to apply for a Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage from the nearest Kenyan Mission. Marriages conducted without issuance of this Certificate will neither be recognized by the Mission nor the Authorities in Kenya.

Issuance of this certificate involves search by the Registrar of Marriages to establish the civil status of the applicant. For this reason, it takes time and it therefore advisable to apply well before the planned date of marriage, preferably 3 months in advance.

Note: Do not indicate your marital status on the application form as Single. Enter either Spinster, Bachelor, Widowed or Divorced

The Kenya Government neither acknowledges nor endorses same sex marriages.
Please note that Certification can only be done at the Embassy in which case the applicant comes with the original and a copy or before a notary public. The Mission does not accept scanned certified copies or photocopies of certified copies.

The applicant requires the following:

• a) A completed application form for certificate of no impediment
• b) Certified copy of your passport
• c) Certified copy of your birth certificate
• d) Certified copy of your fiancée’s passport
• e) Fee of USD 70

REQUIREMENTS TO IMPORT CATS/DOGS AS PETS

Document to be obtained at Embassy Prior to Departure:
In accordance with the Animal Disease Act, visitors to Kenya are required to obtain an import permit for their cat or dog before they can bring the animal into the country.
This permit can be obtained at the Embassy, upon presentation of a valid vaccination booklet (check with veterinarian) and payment of USD 50/ animal. The permit is valid for thirty (30) days from the date of the issue and is only valid for one consignment. The Import permit must accompany the Animal during importation

OTHER DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

• 1. Veterinary certificate signed no more than five days prior to departure, stating that the animal is free of infectious diseases.
• 2. Valid rabies certificate. If the animal was vaccinated less than 6 months before departure, also a certificate from a government veterinary officer of the country of origin, stating that no rabies cases have occurred within 50 km of the animal’s place of origin within the preceding 6 months.
• 3. Certificate from the captain of the plane/ship carrying the animal, stating that the animal has not left the craft between embarkation and arrival, and was isolated from all other cats/dogs.

Animals in transit for less than 48 hrs do not need these certificates, but will be kept in isolation at the owner’s expense, and can only leave Kenya by air or sea.

Cats/dogs entering Kenya by land must be reported within three days of arrival.

MORE INFORMATION:

More information about importation of animals into Kenya can be obtained from the following:
Ministry of Livestock Development (Veterinary Services & Disease Control): www.livestock.go.ke,
Kenya Veterinary Association: www.apsea.or.ke.

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APPLICATION FOR KENYAN BIRTH CERTIFICATE FOR KENYANS BORN ABROAD

The following documents are required for processing Birth Certificates for Kenyans born abroad

• Two (2) application forms (BDA1) dully filled and signed
• Copy of father’s passport (translated into English if it’s not in English) duly certified by the Embassy
• Copy of mother’s passport (translated into English if it’s not in English)
• Notification of birth/birth certificate issued by the civil authorities or the hospital (translated, certified by relevant Government agency)
• Two copies of marriage certificate translated into English or international marriage certificate( if legally married)
• Processing fee USD 5

Further details may be obtained from:
The Director,
Department of Civil Registration
P. O. Box 49179-00100, Tel: 2714987/8
Nairobi, Kenya