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Republic of Kenya Department of Immigration Services

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Citizenship

Descendants of stateless persons and migrants

For adults born and living in Kenya whose parents qualified as stateless persons or migrants.

Form 15 Invoice after processing
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Who it is for

Under section 17 of the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act, 2011, a person aged eighteen or over whose parents are, or in the case of deceased parents were, eligible to register as citizens under sections 15 and 16 may apply to be registered as a citizen of Kenya if:

  • there is sufficient proof that their parents fall within sections 15 and 16 of the Act
  • they were born in Kenya and have lived in Kenya continuously since birth
  • they do not hold, and have never held, a passport or identification document of any other country
  • they understand and speak Kiswahili or a local dialect
  • they have not been convicted of an offence and sentenced to imprisonment for three years or longer
  • they intend, once registered, to continue to live permanently in Kenya or to maintain a close and continuing association with Kenya
  • they understand the rights and duties of a citizen

What you need

Have these ready before you apply. Incomplete applications are not accepted.

  • Printed online application Form 15, printed after you complete your application

  • Two passport-size photographs

  • Certificate of good conduct

  • Copy of your birth certificate

  • Proof of residence in Kenya since birth

  • A sworn affidavit of continuous residence in Kenya

  • Copy of your police clearance certificate

Fees

Fee Amount When it is charged
Application fee Once your application is processed KES 20,000 Once your application is processed
Issuance fee When your application is approved KES 10,000 When your application is approved
Storage charge If a certificate is not collected within 3 months of notification KES 2,000 a month If a certificate is not collected within 3 months of notification
Duplicate certificate For a duplicate citizenship certificate KES 5,000 For a duplicate citizenship certificate

Fees are set by the Department and can change: the amount on your invoice is the one that applies. Fees are non-refundable once paid.

How to apply

  1. Step 1: Sign in with eCitizen

    Use your Government of Kenya eCitizen account. If you do not have one yet, registration is free.

    Create an eCitizen account

  2. Step 2: Complete the application

    Fill in Form 15 online, for yourself or on behalf of someone else, and print it when you finish.

  3. Step 3: Pay once it is processed

    An invoice is raised once your application has been processed. Pay it through eCitizen by M-PESA, Airtel Money or card.

  4. Step 4: Present your documents

    Take your printed application and the documents listed above to the immigration office named under “Good to know”.

  5. Step 5: Follow your application

    You receive email and account notifications as your application moves through each stage.

Good to know

  • Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
  • The registration fee is non-refundable.
  • Printed applications must be presented at Immigration headquarters.