Requirements

Kenyan Citizens

  1. A complete set of rolled and plain fingerprints taken at a local police station bearing an official stamp or taken before an Attorney and certified not photocopy or prints used in previous years.
  2. Photocopy of Kenyan 2nd generation identity card if applicant is over 18 years of age.
  3. If applicant is below 18 years old a certified copy of Birth Certificate.
  4. An application letter.
  5. Two passport size pictures (full face showing both ears). (NB: Computer generated pictures are not acceptable).
  6. Money order/cashier’s check for $50.00 payable to Kenya Embassy.
  7. Self addressed certified stamped envelope with enough postage-FedEx, Express mail, Certified Mail, Priority Mail with delivery confirmation. (NB: UPS, Metered stamps and Regular mail are not acceptable).

Non Kenyan Citizens

  1. A complete set of rolled and plain fingerprints which should be taken by local police official bearing an official stamp or before an Attorney and certified not photocopy or prints used in previous years.
  2. Certified copy of passport.
  3. Documentary prove of legal stay in Kenya.
  4. An application letter.
  5. Two passport size pictures (full face showing both ears). (NB: Computer generated pictures are not acceptable).
  6. Money order/cashier’s check for $50.00 payable to Embassy of The Republic of Kenya.
  7. Self addressed certified stamped envelope with enough postage-FedEx, Express mail, Certified mail, priority mail with delivery confirmation. NB. UPS, Metered stamps and Regular mail are not acceptable.(NB: UPS, Metered stamps and Regular mail are not acceptable)

For more information, please visit www.kenyapolice.go.ke

Take note that the official taking the fingerprints should also verify the identity of the individual by noting the details of the identification documents.