How to apply for new Kenyan e-passport & required fees

The new-generation e-passports, which replaces the dark blue document, features a microchip containing data about the passport holder and allows information stored on the chip to be verified with the information visually displayed on the holder’s passport booklet. It also has a digital photograph of the holder and biometric identifiers.

It’s more secure and helps prevent tampering or reproduction and also helps enhance imposter detection.

How to apply for e-Passport Kenya

Step 1 – Visit the eCitizen portal

Step 2 – Login if you have an account. If not, register on www.ecitizen.go.ke

Step 3 – Click on immigration e-Passport application form Kenya then fill the form appropriately, providing all the necessary details.

Step 4 – Payment – pay the prerequisite processing fees through the available options suich as M-Pesa, Airtel Money, debit cards, credit, online banking, eCitizen agents, as well as local banks.

Step 5 –  Recheck that all details are entered correctly then download 3 copies of your application form alongside the receipt which you’ll be required to submit when doing the biometrics.

Step 6 – Submit your application form at an immigration office or the nearest Huduma Centre. If you are out of the country, submit to your nearest Kenyan Embassies or consulates. It is at this point where your biometrics and digital photo will be taken. Your passport should be ready for collection within 15 days, though you may have to wait a little longer.

Kenyan e-passport fees

32 pages ordinary ‘A’ Series passport: Kshs. 4,550

48 pages Ordinary ‘B’ Series passport: Kshs. 6,050

64 pages ‘C’ Series passport: Kshs. 7,550.

Diplomatic passport with 48 pages: Kshs. 7,550

Lost passport: Kshs. 12,050

Mutilated passport: Kshs. 10,050