Application for registration as a citizen of Kenya by descendants of stateless persons and migrants
Section 17 of the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act, 2011 provides :
A person who has attained the age of eighteen years and whose parents are or in the case of deceased parents were eligible to be registered as a citizen under sections 15 and 16 may, upon application in the prescribed manner be registered as a citizen of Kenya if—
there is sufficient proof that the parents of that person fall within the class of persons referred to in section 15 and 16 of this Act;
the person was born in Kenya and has been continuously living in Kenya since birth;
the person does not hold and has never held a passport or identification documents of any other country;
the person understands and speaks Kiswahili or a local dialect;
has not been convicted of an offence and sentenced to imprisonment for a term of three years or longer;
the person intends upon registration as a citizen to continue to permanently reside in Kenya or to maintain a close and continuing association with Kenya; and
the person understands the rights and duties of a citizen.
Log in using the account you have created above to access eFNS portal
Once logged in the eFNS portal, select the "Apply now" Link
Click on the "Submit Applications" tab and select the descendants of stateless persons and migrants tab. If you are already logged in to eFNS, you can click here to make an application.
After your application is processed, an invoice will be generated which you can see by clicking on "Dashboard" then "Payments" Tab. If you have already logged in eFNS, you can click here to make a payment.
If unable to pay using any of the online modes, print your application form by clicking on "Dashboard" then "My Applications" Tab (If you have already logged in eFNS, you can click here to print your application). Present your application with all the requirements at the Immigration Counter at Nyayo House, Nairobi for payments and processing
You shall receive automatic notifications via email and on your online account about the progress of your application
Disclaimer
Incomplete applications will not be accepted
Registration fee is non refundable
Application print-outs must be presented to the Immigration headquaters
What are the requirements
A printed online application form 15 (Print the form after completing your application)
2 passport size photographs
Certificate of good conduct
Copy of birth certificate
Proof of residence in Kenya since birth
A sworn affidavit of the continuous residence in Kenya
Verify that you have the required document/pre-requisites and you meet the relevant criteria before you apply. Click on the "Apply Now" button on your right to apply.
