Changing bio-data on a Kenyan passport, such as names or date of birth, requires a formal process as the Directorate of Immigration Services does not allow edits on an existing passport. Instead, applicants must apply for a new passport that reflects the correct details, supported by valid legal documentation. To begin with, you must ensure
Parents and guardians seeking to obtain a passport for children in Kenya must follow a structured process through the government’s digital services platform. First, they complete the passport application online. Then, they finalize the process through physical submission at designated immigration offices. Applicants can start the process through the official portal: eCitizen Immigration Services Online
An Emergency Travel Document (ETD), also known as an Emergency Certificate, allows Kenyan citizens to return home when they do not have a valid passport due to loss, theft, expiry, or damage. The Directorate of Immigration Services, together with Kenyan embassies, high commissions, and consulates abroad, issues this document in urgent situations. Importantly, the ETD