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Ministry of
Interior and National Administration
national idimmigrationsecuritycivil registration
Responsible for national security, immigration, civil registration, and eCitizen services.
Services
- ›Apply for a Kenyan passportApply for a new Kenyan e-passport, renew an existing passport, or apply for an emergency travel docu…⏱ 10–21 working days💰 KES 4,550
- ›Apply for an emergency travel documentApply for an emergency certificate of identity for Kenyans who need to travel urgently and cannot wa…⏱ 3 working days💰 KES 4,550 + KES 3,000 surcharge
- ›Apply for an East Africa Tourist VisaThe single East Africa Tourist Visa allows multiple-entry travel to Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda within…⏱ 3–5 working days💰 USD 100
- ›Apply for an Alien Card (Class G)Foreign nationals residing in Kenya for more than 90 days must obtain an Alien Card (Class G Residen…⏱ 30–60 working days💰 KES 10,000
- ›Apply for a food business licenceAny business that handles, prepares, or sells food must hold a food business licence from the releva…⏱ 5–10 working days💰 Varies by county
- ›Apply for a National Identity CardKenyans turning 18 must apply for a National ID card. You can also apply for a replacement if your c…⏱ 21–30 working days💰 Free (first issue); KES 100 (replacement)
- ›Get a Certificate of Good ConductApply for a police clearance certificate required for employment, travel, or legal purposes.…⏱ 14–21 working days💰 KES 1,050
- ›Apply for a birth certificateApply for a birth certificate for a new child, or obtain a replacement birth certificate for an exis…⏱ 7–14 working days💰 KES 50 (new); KES 300 (replacement)
- ›Register a death and get a death certificateRegister a death within 6 months of occurrence and obtain a certified death certificate for legal an…⏱ 3–7 working days💰 Free (within 6 months); KES 20 + penalty (late)
- ›Apply for a work permit (foreign nationals)Non-Kenyan citizens must obtain a work permit before taking up employment in Kenya. Permits are issu…⏱ 30–60 working days💰 KES 100,000 – 250,000
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Leadership
Cabinet Secretary
Kithure Kindiki
Principal Secretary
Raymond Omollo
Topics
national idimmigrationsecuritycivil registration