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Republic of Kenya Department of Immigration Services

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Citizenship

Regaining Kenyan citizenship

For Kenyan citizens by birth who lost their citizenship by acquiring another.

Form 1 Invoice after processing
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Who it is for

Under section 10(1) of the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act, 2011, a person who was a citizen of Kenya by birth and ceased to be one because they acquired the citizenship of another country may apply to the Cabinet Secretary to regain Kenyan citizenship.

The application must be accompanied by proof of the applicant’s previous Kenyan citizenship and proof of citizenship of the other country.

What you need

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

  • Printed online application Form 1, printed after you complete your application

  • Two passport-size photographs

  • Copy of your Kenyan ID

  • Copy of your Kenyan passport

  • 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
Application fee Once your application is processed KES 20,000 Once your application is processed
Issuance fee When your application is approved KES 50,000 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 1 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 regaining fee is non-refundable.
  • Printed applications must be presented at Immigration headquarters or at a Kenyan mission abroad.