INDEPENDENT HOW-TO GUIDE
Report and replace a lost Kenyan passport
Find the official lost-passport process and the supporting records Immigration lists for replacement.
A lost passport has a different checklist from an ordinary renewal. Read Immigration’s current lost-passport instructions before starting or paying for an application.
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Before you begin
- If you have lost the passport, keep any available copy of its biodata page or previous application record.
- Check the official lost-passport checklist and use only Immigration and eCitizen services.
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Steps to follow
- Read the official lost-passport requirementsCheck the current instructions on the Directorate of Immigration website.
- Prepare the supporting recordsImmigration lists an application form and payment invoices, the original national ID and a copy for adults, a personal statement, a sworn affidavit, a police abstract and a copy of the lost passport biodata page if available.
- Open the official eCitizen passport serviceSign in and select the application option applicable to a lost passport.
- Complete the application and check the displayed feeFollow the portal requirements and do not use an agent who promises to bypass the process.
- Book an appointment and attend in personBring the records requested for your case and follow Immigration instructions for document submission and biometrics.
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Important notes
- The required documents and fee are set by Immigration and may be updated; check the latest official checklist before proceeding.
- Never share your password or one-time codes with anyone. Do not send a police abstract or identity documents to AGI; submit them only through the official service when required.