PERMANENT RESIDENCY : Category A

• Citizenship Status: Applicants are Kenya citizens by birth.
• Denial of Dual Citizenship: They have renounced or lost Kenyan citizenship status and are denied the opportunity by their countries of domicile to hold dual citizenship.
• Eligibility for Family: Children and spouses of the mentioned applicants are also eligible to apply.

Disclaimer:

• An application disclaimer is applicable.

How to Apply:

• Submission of an application letter.
• Duly filled Permanent Residence Application Form (Form 23), signed, and stamped by a Magistrate/Commissioner for Oaths.
• Access and fill Category A - Questionnaire for Intending Applicants during the online application.

Who Qualifies:

• Applicants who are Kenya citizens by birth but have renounced or lost Kenya citizenship status and are denied the opportunity by their countries of domicile to hold dual citizenship.
• Children and spouses of the above-mentioned applicants are eligible.

Requirements:

• Proof of Previous Kenya Citizenship:
• Copy of birth certificate/Identity card or Passport.
• Photographs:
• Two recent passport size photographs (soft copy required during application).
• Police Clearance Certificate:
• Issued by the country of domicile.
• Proof of Current Citizenship:
• Copy of registration/naturalization certificate and passport.
• Additional Documents:
• Copy of the Police Clearance Certificate.
• Copy of the Checklist (downloadable from the provided link).

Fees:

• Processing fees Ksh 50,000.
• Issuance fee Ksh 100,000.