Kenya National Identity Card Registration


  • The processing of ID’s will take approximately 8 weeks from the date of application.
  • All applicants are required to bring pictures taken on a white background; following this dimensions 35mm x 45mm (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm)(1.38×1.77 inches). You may take a 2″ x 2″ passport size picture but make sure your face appears small (fits within the 1.38×1.77 inches) dimensions.  Distance between you and the cameraman will help create this effect. sample below:
  • Please note that holders of first generation (large ID) are considered first time  applicants and should fulfill all the requirements as indicated below under section I.
  • A Money Order/Cashier’s Check of US$50 Payable to Embassy of the Republic of Kenya.

Requirements:

I. First time applicants and holders of 1st generation Identity card

      • (3) three pictures taken on a white background (more specifications given above)
      • Copy of Birth Certificate of the applicant
      • Copy of applicant passport {Bio-data page of your passport only.(Page with picture and information)}
      • Copy of Identity Card of either parent of the applicant
      • The original 1st generation Identity card (requirement for holders of 1st generation Identity card)

OR:

      • (3) three pictures taken on a white background (more specifications given above)
      • Copy of Certificate of Registration
      • Copy of Naturalization Certificate
      • Copy of applicant passport (Bio-data page of your passport only, page with picture and information)
      • The original 1st generation Identity card (requirement for holders of 1st generation Identity card)

II. Replacement of Lost/ Duplicate/ Mutilated Identity card

      • (2) two pictures taken on a white background (more specifications given above)
      • Copy of a police report or a notarized affidavit stating how you lost your Identity Card (for lost cases only)
      • Copy of Birth Certificate of the applicant
      • Copy of the applicant’s Identity Card (if available)
      • Copy of applicant passport (Bio-data page of your passport only, page with picture and information)
      • Original Identity Card ( for duplicate or mutilated applications)

III. Change of Particulars

      • (2) two pictures taken on a white background (more specifications given above)
      • Original Identity Card of applicant.
      • Proof of marriage i.e. Copy of marriage certificate
      • Copies of the couples IDs
      • Copy of applicant passport (Bio-data page of your passport only, page with picture and information)
      • Please note for married ladies who wish to change their names both husband and wife need to be present during the application process.