Renew or replace a passport
From: Government of Kenya (public information)
Published 2 June 2026 · Last updated 2 June 2026
Find out how to renew an expired Kenyan passport, replace a booklet with filled visa pages, or apply for a replacement if your passport is lost, stolen, or mutilated. This page covers fees, processing times, and mandatory police abstract protocols on eCitizen.
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Quick facts
- Processing time
- 14 to 30 working days for renewals; up to 45 working days for lost or mutilated replacements due to mandatory security clearance
- Base cost
- From Ksh 4,550 to Ksh 20,050 depending on application type
- How to apply
- Hybrid (Online form and physical attendance required)
Fees and times can change. Confirm on the official site before you pay.
Before you start
- The applicant must hold an existing, verified Kenyan passport profile on the eCitizen platform.
- For lost or stolen passports, you must obtain an official Police Abstract and a sworn legal affidavit declaring the circumstances of the loss before starting online.
Documents you need
- For Standard Renewal: Scanned color copy of your current passport's bio-data page and the back inner cover page.
- For Lost/Stolen Replacement: Scanned color copy of a valid Police Abstract, a sworn Loss Affidavit, your original National ID card, and a copy of the lost passport (if available).
- For Mutilated Replacement: Scanned color copy of the damaged passport pages and a written explanation letter detailing how the damage occurred.
- Three printed copies of the generated eCitizen application forms and payment invoices.
Fees and charges
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| 34-Page Ordinary Booklet Renewal (Series A) | Ksh 4,550 |
| 50-Page Ordinary Booklet Renewal (Series B) | Ksh 6,050 |
| 66-Page Ordinary Booklet Renewal (Series C) | Ksh 7,550 |
| Replacement of a Lost or Stolen Passport (Statutory Penalty Surcharge) | Ksh 20,050 |
| Replacement of a Mutilated or Damaged Passport (Statutory Penalty Surcharge) | Ksh 10,050 |
Office visits
- Surrendering your old physical passport (for renewals), presenting original verification documents, and capturing an updated digital passport photo. — You must book an appointment slot and physically attend Nyayo House in Nairobi, or regional Immigration branch offices in Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, Nakuru, Kisii, Embu, or Garissa.
You may also use a Huduma Centre where the service is offered.
Questions
What happens to my active, valid visas when I renew my passport?
When you renew your passport, Immigration officers will physically clip or punch holes in your old booklet to deactivate it, but they will leave your valid visa pages untouched. Your old visas remain completely valid; you must travel with both your old clipped passport and your new active e-passport together.
How long do I have to collect my new passport once it is printed?
Once you receive an SMS or portal alert stating your passport is "Ready for Collection," you should collect it within 90 days. Passports left uncollected for extended periods are moved to secure central archives, requiring manual recovery requests to retrieve.