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Republic of Kenya Department of Immigration Services

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Citizenship

Declaration of dual citizenship

For Kenyan citizens who also hold another citizenship, who must declare it within three months.

Form 3
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Who it is for

Section 8(3) of the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act, 2011 requires every dual citizen to disclose their other citizenship in the prescribed manner within three months of becoming a dual citizen.

Under section 8(4), a dual citizen who fails to disclose their dual citizenship commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding five million shillings, imprisonment for up to three years, or both.

What you need

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

  • Printed online application Form 3, printed after you complete your application

  • Two passport-size photographs

  • Copy of your birth certificate

  • Copy of your Kenyan passport

  • Copy of your Kenyan identity card

  • Copy of the other country’s passport

  • Copy of the other country’s citizenship certificate

  • Copy of your police clearance certificate

Fees

Fee Amount When it is charged
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 3 online, for yourself or on behalf of someone else, and print it when you finish.

  3. Step 3: Present your documents

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

  4. Step 4: 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.
  • Printed applications must be presented at Immigration headquarters or at a Kenyan mission abroad.