Citizenship

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1. Application Fee for East Africans:

  • Fee: KES 5,000.
  • Ensure current pass or permit status Not Expired before submitting Citizenship application.
  • Maintain current status throughout the application process.

2. Proof of Residence:

  • Include documents like birth certificates, property ownership, utility bills, school certificates, etc.

3. Spouses, Widows, and Widowers of Kenyan Citizens:

  • Married for at least SEVEN (7) years.

4. Requirements:

  • Authorization Letter for KenyaLink Facilitators Limited.
  • Cover letter for Citizenship via marriage.
  • Application forms, marriage certificate, good conduct, etc.
  • Fees: KES 30,000 (female), KES 200,000 (male).

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Citizenship by Lawful Residents:

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  • Reside in Kenya for SEVEN years under entry permit or exemption.

Requirements:

  • Authorization Letter for KenyaLink Facilitators Limited.
  • Cover letter for Citizenship as a lawful resident.
  • Reference letter, Form 9, Form N, etc.
  • Fees: KES 200,000 (male), KES 30,000 (female).

Applicant Must:

  • Understand and speak Kiswahili or local dialect.
  • Have knowledge of Kenya and citizenship duties and rights.

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Citizenship for Children:

  • Biological or adopted children of Kenyan citizens.

Requirements:

  • Authorization Letter for KenyaLink Facilitators Limited.
  • Application form, Form N, questionnaire, etc.
  • Fees: KES 20,000.

Certificate of Good Conduct Process:

  • Covering letter to CID Headquarters.
  • Fingerprints and palm prints recording.
  • Certified passport copy with proof of residence.
  • Fee: KES 1,000.

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Dual Citizenship:

  • Declare dual citizenship within 3 months of receiving Kenyan passport.

Requirements for Declaration:

  • Authorization Letter for KenyaLink Facilitators Limited.
  • Declaration form, photos, certified copies of passports, etc.
  • Immigration Fee: GRATIS.

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Dual Citizenship Endorsement:

  • Mandatory endorsement into non-Kenyan Passport.

Requirements for Endorsement:

  • Authorization Letter for KenyaLink Facilitators Limited.
  • Endorsement form, photos, certified copies of documents, etc.
  • Immigration Fee: KES 500.