Kenyans planning to travel abroad for business, leisure, study, or vacation must apply for a Kenyan passport. You can apply for the document through the e-citizen portal before submitting the hard copies to various Kenyan Immigration offices across the country. So, what are the different types of passports in Kenya?
A passport is an official document issued by a government, certifying the holder's identity and citizenship and entitling them to travel under its protection to and from foreign countries. The Kenyan passports have the coat of arms emblazoned in gold at the centre of the front cover. The pages of the passports are also watermarked with the Kenyan coat of arms.
There are various types of Kenyan passports. Therefore, before you apply for one, you should know the category you belong to.
This type of document is accessible to key government officials and government ambassadors, including the president, deputy president, cabinet secretaries, and Chief Justice. It has a maroon cover.
This is one of the most popular types of passport because it is issued to the general public while travelling abroad. The class of the citizenry that uses this passport are people who are not in top government positions, military, parastatals or government security agencies.
This document takes about ten years for it to expire. Its cover is light blue. It is imperative to note that no Kenyan is permitted to hold multiple ordinary passports at a time.
This is one of the travel documents in Kenya used for travelling within the East African Community. The travel document lasts for only six months. Some of the countries within EAC include Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi.
This is a passport that the bearer intentionally and materially changes its physical appearance or composition. It is not valid for travel and must be replaced. To obtain a new passport, the applicant must submit the following:
This is a travel document valid for one year and issued to Kenyans when travelling outside the country. Unlike a business visa, which is also temporary, this document can only allow you to travel within East African countries.
A lost passport can cause inconvenience when travelling. The government encourages travellers to report a lost passport to the nearest Kenyan embassy or consulate as soon as possible.
A certificate of identity is a travel document given by a country to non-citizens living within their borders who cannot obtain a passport from their country of nationality. This document is also referred to as an alien's passport.
Below is a summary of various types of passports in Kenya, plus their application fees.
Type of Passport | Amount in KSh |
Ordinary passport | (34 pages - 4,550), (50 pages- 6,050), (66 pages -7,550) |
Diplomatic passports | 7,550 |
Mutilated passport | 10,050 |
Lost passport | 12,050.00 |
Certificate of Identity (for Foreigners) | 3,050.00 |
Temporary permit | 350 |
A diplomatic passport is one that high-ranking government officials use to travel abroad, while an ordinary passport is used by the general public.
A passport is an essential document for all travellers. Kenyans who want to visit other African countries, Europe, and other overseas countries must have a passport. The above are the different types of passports in Kenya you must know before applying.
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Different types of passports in Kenya
Different types of passports in Kenya
Different types of passports in Kenya