Passports, visas and travel
Guidance on passports, immigration profiles and travel-related government processes. Use official immigration and eCitizen channels for applications.
This page is guidance only. CitizenGuide.KE does not process applications or take payments. Use official government portals for transactions.
Passports and travel documents
Kenyan citizens apply for ordinary, diplomatic or service passports through official immigration services. Applications are commonly started online and completed with biometrics at designated centres.
Keep your details accurate, allow enough time before travel, and only use official payment channels. Unofficial agents cannot guarantee faster processing.
Visitors and residents
Foreign nationals may need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA), visa or permit depending on nationality and purpose of stay. Rules change — check the official immigration website before travel.
Work permits, residence and student pathways are managed by immigration authorities. This site explains concepts only; it does not issue permits.
Kenyans abroad
Kenyan missions abroad provide consular assistance within their mandate. Diaspora citizens should use official mission websites and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for contacts.
Voting rights for citizens abroad follow IEBC rules for each election cycle.
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