INDEPENDENT HOW-TO GUIDE
Apply for a Kenyan passport for a child
Review the official requirements and parent or guardian responsibilities for a child passport application.
Passport applications for minors require additional supporting documents and consent. Use the current Immigration checklist for the child’s circumstances before booking or attending an appointment.
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Before you begin
- Check the current official checklist for minor applicants before beginning.
- Confirm who is legally able to apply and present the child. Immigration explains the role of a biological parent or a legal guardian appointed by a court.
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Steps to follow
- Open the official Immigration eCitizen serviceSign in and select the passport application option for the child.
- Complete the application using the requested child and parent or guardian detailsReview each entry carefully before submitting.
- Prepare the child’s supporting documentsImmigration lists the child’s birth certificate, parent identification and birth-certificate records, and the required consent form for minors. Confirm the exact current checklist.
- Book the appointment and follow presentation instructionsImmigration says the biological parent should apply and present the child unless the person acting has legal guardianship from the courts.
- Attend the selected processing centreBring the child and the originals and copies required for the case, and follow official instructions for biometrics and document checks.
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Important notes
- A family situation involving absent parents or guardianship may require additional official documentation; confirm directly with Immigration before the appointment.
- Do not upload or send a child’s identity documents to AGI or an unofficial service.