Renew a Kenyan passport in the UK: fees, documents, steps

Updated 14 November 2026

To renew a Kenyan passport in the UK, you fill the application and pay on eCitizen, book an appointment on the Kenya High Commission website, then attend in person at 45 Portland Place, London, for biometric capture. A 34-page ordinary passport costs KSh 7,550, a 50-page passport KSh 9,550 and a 66-page passport KSh 12,550. You must bring your old passport, your Kenyan ID, a copy of your birth certificate and proof of your UK immigration status. New passports are returned only by post, in a tracked, prepaid envelope that you supply. This guide covers the fees, the documents for each case and the steps.

Updated 14 November 2026. Details come from the Kenya High Commission in the UK’s Passports page and Kenyan National ID page, checked on 14 November 2026. Fees are set in Kenyan shillings and paid on eCitizen.

Fees for a Kenyan passport in the UK

Whichever Kenyan passport in the UK you choose, you pay the fee on eCitizen when you submit the online form, and the High Commission asks for two payment invoices in your document pack. Budget separately for the return postage and envelope, which you buy yourself. Frequent travellers usually choose the 50-page B series, since the 34-page book fills quickly with visas and stamps.

Documents to renew a Kenyan passport in the UK

For a standard renewal (the High Commission calls it a replacement), bring:

1. The completed application form, printed from eCitizen, signed and dated.
2. Your old passport and a copy of it.
3. Your original Kenyan ID and a copy, if you are over 18.
4. A copy of your birth certificate, both sides.
5. A copy of your certificate of registration, if you are Kenyan by registration.
6. Copies of your valid UK residence permit or eVisa.
7. Two payment invoices from eCitizen.
8. For dual citizens: copies of UK registration or naturalisation certificates and proof that you regained or declared Kenyan citizenship.
9. A secure, registered, trackable self-addressed envelope with prepaid postage for at least 500g, showing your full name and postcode.

Uploads on eCitizen should be in picture format (JPEG or JPG). The birth certificate entry number is the number printed on the left of the certificate above the date of birth. Applications missing any requirement are not processed.

Lost or damaged passports

Replacing a lost Kenyan passport in the UK needs extra paperwork. A lost passport needs the standard documents plus a copy of the lost passport or an earlier one, a police report (UK losses can be reported through immobilise.com), a sworn affidavit explaining the loss and the High Commission’s lost-passport proforma. The fee is KSh 20,050.

A mutilated or damaged passport needs the standard documents plus a letter explaining how the damage happened, and also costs KSh 20,050. If your passport is close to expiry and slightly worn, renewing it as a normal replacement before it gets worse is cheaper.

How to renew a Kenyan passport in the UK, step by step

1. Log in to eCitizen: create an account at ecitizen.go.ke, or sign in to your existing one. Do not open a second account. If you register with a UK phone number, no verification code is sent; once the account is updated you go straight to sign-in.
2. Fill the passport form: go to the passport section, complete the application and pay.
3. Print: download the form and the payment receipts, then sign and date the form.
4. Book an appointment: return to kenyahighcom.org.uk and pick a date and time. Passport and ID services run 09:30 to 12:30 by appointment only, and passport applications are taken Monday to Thursday.
5. Attend in person: take your documents and envelope to 45 Portland Place, Marylebone, London W1B 1AS. Remove facial jewellery before the biometric photo. Children must come with a parent or legal guardian.
6. Wait for the post: the passport is posted back in your envelope. There is no collection over the counter.

The High Commission also runs mobile consular services outside London, such as in Manchester, which can save a trip; check its news page for dates. You can track progress using our guide on how to check passport application status.

Dual citizens and Kenyans born abroad

• Dual citizens must declare their other nationality before renewing a Kenyan passport.
• Kenyans who took another citizenship before 27 August 2010, when the current Constitution came into force, must show proof that they regained and declared Kenyan citizenship. Those who still need to regain citizenship must wait for that process to finish.
• Children born abroad need a Kenya born-abroad birth certificate first, and a copy of the foreign birth certificate must be submitted too.

For the rules on holding two passports, see our guide to dual citizenship in Kenya.

Changing your name on a Kenyan passport

A name change after marriage, divorce or deed poll needs a new passport application. Marriage-related changes need a copy of the marriage certificate, plus proof of divorce if either partner was married before. Other changes need a deed poll registered at the Registrar of Documents in Nairobi and the Kenya Gazette notice. To correct a date or place of birth, send a copy of the birth certificate used for the original passport, the expired passport and a letter to the High Commissioner.

Kenyan ID services at the London High Commission

You often need a valid Kenyan ID to renew a passport, so sort the ID first if it is missing. First-time applicants, including holders of the old large first-generation ID, pay a fixed fee by card at the High Commission. The High Commission said duplicate, replacement and change-of-particulars ID services were free for six months up to 30 October 2026; check its ID page for the current charge. You need form Reg. 136A, two white-background passport photos, a copy of your passport bio page, your birth certificate, a parent’s ID copy and proof of UK status, plus a tracked envelope with postage for at least 100g.

Tips to avoid delays

• Start renewing a Kenyan passport in the UK at least three months before travel, since documents return only by post.
• Double-check the envelope: tracked, registered, prepaid and big enough for 500g.
• Email immigration@kenyahighcom.org.uk with questions; the High Commission says counter staff cannot answer phones in the mornings.
• If you are in Kenya instead, follow our guide on how to apply for a Kenyan passport online.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to renew a Kenyan passport in the UK?

KSh 7,550 for a 34-page passport, KSh 9,550 for 50 pages and KSh 12,550 for 66 pages, paid on eCitizen. Lost or damaged passports cost KSh 20,050.

Can I renew my Kenyan passport online from the UK?

You apply and pay online on eCitizen, but you must attend the High Commission in London, or a mobile consular session, for biometric capture.

How do I collect my renewed passport in the UK?

Only by post. You hand in a secure, registered, trackable self-addressed envelope with prepaid postage when you apply.

Do I need my Kenyan ID to renew my passport?

Yes. Applicants over 18 must bring the original Kenyan ID and a copy.

Can dual citizens renew a Kenyan passport in the UK?

Yes, but they must declare their other nationality and provide their UK naturalisation or registration certificate and proof of regaining or declaring Kenyan citizenship.