Replacing a Kenyan passport requires meeting specific requirements and following a set process to ensure smooth application.
If you are renewing an expired passport or reporting a lost one, applicants must adhere to the guidelines set by the Directorate of Immigration Services.
Requirements for Passport Replacement
Applicants seeking to replace an existing passport must submit the following:
- A duly filled application Form 19 and two payment invoices.
- Original national identity card and a copy (for adults).
- Duly filled consent form for minors.
- Previous passport and a copy.
- Any additional documents that may be required.
- Payment of the prescribed fee.
Also Read: How to Check If Your Kenyan Passport Is Ready for Collection
Requirements for Lost Passports
In cases where the passport has been lost, applicants need to provide:
- A duly filled Application Form 19 and two payment invoices.
- Original national identity card and a copy (for adults).
- Personal statement explaining the circumstances surrounding the loss or damage.
- Sworn affidavit supporting the personal statement.
- Police abstract reporting the loss of the passport.
- Copy of the lost passport bio data page, if available.
- Payment of the prescribed fee.
Submission and Biometrics Capture
All applicants must appear in person at designated application centers to submit their documents and enroll biometric data. The available centers include:
- Nairobi: Nyayo House, Ground Floor
- Mombasa: Uhuru na Kazi Building
- Kisumu: New PC’s Office Kisumu
- Embu: Embu PC’s Office
- Nakuru: Provincial Commissioners Building
- Kisii: County Commissioners Building
- Eldoret: Public Works Building
- Kericho: Ardhi House, 4th Floor
- Bungoma: Bungoma Immigration Office
Applicants should ensure they attend the centers as per their scheduled appointments to avoid delays.
Also Read: How to Cancel Your Passport Application in Kenya
Why You Need a Passport
A passport is a primary form of identification that affirms a person’s citizenship and nationality.
For Kenyans, it serves as official proof of citizenship, recognized internationally, and is required when crossing borders.
Without it, traveling abroad for work, study, leisure, or emergencies becomes virtually impossible.
Beyond facilitating movement, a passport opens doors to a wide range of global opportunities. It allows citizens to access international education, job markets, conferences, and cultural exchanges.
It enhances security by documenting citizens’ mobility while providing protection through consular services in foreign countries.
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