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Republic of Kenya Department of Immigration Services

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Foreign national registration

Re-entry pass

For holders of dependant passes who need to leave Kenya and come back.

Invoice after processing
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Who it is for

Re-entry passes are provided for under Part VII of the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act, 2011, and are only issued to holders of dependant passes.

What you need

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

  • Duly completed and signed online application, printed at the end of your application

  • The dependant’s original passport, and a copy

  • If the principal is a resident: the original work or residence permit, and a copy

  • If the principal is Kenyan: the original Kenyan passport, and a copy

  • The original dependant pass, and a copy

Fees

Fee Amount When it is charged
Re-entry fee Once your application is processed KES 1,000 a year Per year or part of a year Once your application is processed

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 the application 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

  • The re-entry fee is non-refundable.
  • Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
  • Engaging in any form of business or employment without the requisite permit or pass is an offence.
  • Printed applications must be presented at Immigration headquarters.
  • Giving false or misleading information is an offence punishable by law.
  • Anyone who contravenes an order issued to a foreign national commits an offence and is liable to a fine, imprisonment or both.