How to Apply For a Temporary Passport in Kenya | Charges

Temporary passports are typically issued to people in emergency situations so that they can attend to their needs as soon as possible. Furthermore, it is always a short-term use passport that is only valid until a specific date.

Do you want to know how to get a temporary passport in Kenya? You’ve come to the right place because I’m going to walk you through a number of informative procedures, including how to apply for an emergency passport in Kenya.

Application Process for Temporary Passport

Here is the procedure on how to apply for a temporary passport in Kenya:

1. Log in to the eCitizen portal using this link: http://ecitizen.go.ke/ 
2. Go to the department of immigration services.
3. Select temporary permits and choose the temporary permit application that suits you.
4. Click on apply now to get started.
5. Fill in the application form correctly and upload the required documents.
6. Payment is made using your preferred payment method based on the payment options given.
7. Download your forms.
8. Print the application form.
9. Stick your passport photo on the application form.
10. Submit your eCitizen temporary passport application form in person to the immigration officer.

You can use this procedure to apply for a temporary passport to Uganda, a temporary East African passport, and also a temporary passport to Tanzania from Kenya.