ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act
26. Validity of passports and other travel documents
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
26. Validity of passports and other travel documents
(1)An Ordinary or Diplomatic passport shall be valid—(a)for use in all countries in the world, except for any countries specified in the passport; and(b)for a period that does not exceed ten years from the date of issue, and in the case of children for a period not exceeding five years.(2)An East African passport shall be valid for—(a)use in all Partner States in the East African Community or for such other countries as may be prescribed by the Cabinet Secretary;(b)a period not exceeding ten years from the date of issue, and in the case of children for a period not exceeding five years.(3)A temporary passport shall be valid for—(a)use in all countries in the world, except for any countries specified in the temporary passport in respect of which it is stated not to be valid; and(b)a period not exceeding one year from the date of issue.(4)An emergency travel document shall be valid for—(a)travel to Kenya and other countries of transit; and(b)a single journey for a period stated therein;(5)A Certificate of Identity and Nationality is valid for travel to all countries stated therein and shall be valid for a period not exceeding two years from the date of issue.(6)A Temporary Permit shall be valid for—(a)travel in all partner states in the East African Community or for such other countries as may be prescribed by the Cabinet Secretary; and(b)a period not exceeding one year from the date of issue.(7)Travel Document issued to a refugee shall be valid for travel to all countries except the country of the holder’s nationality and shall be valid for a period of five years.