ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act
27. Application for and issuance of passports and other travel documents
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
27. Application for and issuance of passports and other travel documents
(1)An application for issuance or replacement of a passport or other travel document shall be in the prescribed form.(2)A person who wishes to apply for a passport shall appear in person before an immigration officer and make an application in the prescribed manner:Provided that in special circumstance the Director may use his discretion to dispense with personal appearance.(3)An application made under subsection (1) shall be accompanied by—(a)the birth certificate or adoption certificate of the applicant;(b)the national identity card of the applicant; or(c)a certificate of registration or naturalization, where applicable; or(d)service identity cards for members of the Defence Force;(e)passport size photographs as may be determined in Regulations;(f)in case of an applicant who is a child or with a disability that renders them dependent, the parent’s or legal guardian’s written consent;(g)the prescribed fee; and(h)such other documentation or information as the Director may require to ascertain the citizenship status of the applicant.(4)An immigration officer shall, subject to this Act, issue or replace passports and other travel documents to any applicant.(5)A passport or a travel document issued under this Act shall contain information prescribed by the Cabinet Secretary.