General and Consular enquiries

Visa Enquiries

Reception Counter Hours

Sunday - Thursday

Sunday - Thursday

Sunday -Thursday

08:00 - 14:30

08:00- 14:30

08:00- 12:00

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO KENYAN NATIONALS IN EGYPT, ERITREA, MOROCCO, ALGERIA AND TUNISIA

1. Passports Replacements
   1. All Kenyans in the above mentioned countries are encouraged to register with the Kenyan Mission in Cairo. The registration should be filed with a copy of the individuals Passport to hasten trace in case the passport is lost.
   2. Passport applications should be forwarded together with the photocopy of the previous passport for it contains more accurate information.
   3. Where no previous records are available, the applicant should state the appropriate date of issue and place of issue of the passport
   4. Full names used in the Previous Passport
   5. Full names of the Parents for indexing purposes
   6. Previous passport number
   7. Immigration file number
   8. Copy of both sides of Birth Certificate which was used in obtaining the first passport and Kenya Identity Card.
   9. Police abstract
   10. Affidavit of Support
   11. Self – explanatory Letter concerning the loss
   12. An equivalent of the gazetted fee for lost passports
2. Change of Names
   1. Married women especially to non- Kenyans should indicate their maiden names on the Previous Passports and also include the particulars of the husband i.e. R No and Passport number to enable us trace and amalgamate the files.
   2. Women in Second Marriages should submit divorce certificate or death certificate to nullify the previous marriage(s)
   3. Kenyans wishing to change names through deed poll should contact the relevant authorities of the country of domicile and also ensure it's done locally through the Kenya Gazette. Affidavits are not acceptable!
3. General
   1. In order to expedite Speedy Communication between the Embassy and particularity Visa Section, inquiries can be channeled through the Embassy E-mail. These Email correspondences will be treated as official and urgent. Applicants are also encouraged to include their Email addresses in their Mails for purposes of ease in consultations
   2. Registered and naturalized Kenyans should attach a copy of the Previous Passport, Registration Certificate, Naturalization Certificate and Renunciation Certificate.
   3. Applicants with Passports issued in Mombassa Should submit birth certificates in addition to copies of relevant Pages especially bio-data page of the previous passport.
   4. Children previously endorsed in their Parents' passports should submit copies of the same including page with endorsement and copy of both sides of birth certificate.
   5. Recent standard photograph size taken full face should be affixed properly on the forms to prevent loss.
   6. In cases where the passport is still valid but need to be replaced, the applicant should indicate the reasons for the need of replacements i.e. mutilation or filled up pages etc

Complete Form PP.1 or if it is a child under age sixteen (16), Form PP.2, and submit with the following:

1. Your current passport.
2. Two passport size pictures (full face showing both ears).
3. A money order of: 
   • U.S.$50.00 for a 32-page passport
   • U.S.$70.00 for a 48- page passport
   • U.S.$165.00 for mutilated passport
   • U.S.$40.00 for C.I.N.
   • U.S.$25.00 for Child endorsement.
   • U.S.$15.00 for amendment of profession and change of name.
4. A self addressed stamped envelope for the return of your passport. The envelop should have enough postage for express, registered or certified mail.
5. Your full address
6. Home and work telephone numbers

LOST PASSPORT

Complete Form PP.1 and submit with the following:-

1. Two passport size pictures (full face showing both ears)
2. A money order for U.S.$200.00.
3. A copy of your birth certificate.
4. A copy of the police report stating how you lost your passport.
5. A self-explanatory letter of how your passport got lost.
6. A self addressed stamped envelope for the return of your passport(s). The envelope should have enough postage for registered, certified or express mail.
7. Your full address.
8. Home and work telephone numbers.

RENEWAL OF KENYA PASSPORT (AFTER FIVE YEARS)

Complete Form PP.3 and submit with the following:-

1. Your current passport.
2. A fee of:
   • U.S.$25.00 for a 32-page passport
   • U.S.$40.00 for a 48-page passport
   • U.S.$50.00 for renewal of Diplomatic passport
   • U.S.$25.00 for child endorsement
   • U.S.$15.00 for amendment on profession or change of name
3. A self addressed stamped envelope for the return of your passport. The envelope should have enough postage for registered, certified or express mail.
4. Full address
5. Home and work telephone numbers

CERTIFICATE OF IDENTITY (C.I.N)

Maximum period of a C.I.N. is two years.

Issued to children under seven years old and in rare cases to adults.
 

1. Complete Form PP.2.
2. Two current photographs 1 by 11/2.
3. Parents passport in which child's name was previously endorsed.
4. Money Order of U.S. $40.00.

INFORMATION FOR EMERGENCY CERTIFICATES

1. Money Order or bank certified cheque of $55.00 made payable to "Kenya Embassy Cairo" for the cost of the Emergency Certificate
2. Duly filled PP1 form (New passport Application form)
3. Two Passport size photographs measuring 2" x 1.5"
4. Photocopies of documentary documents such as Kenyan Passport, birth certificate, or ID
5. Letter explaining reasons why an emergency certificate is required
6. Emergency Certificates can only be issued at the Kenya Embassy and are for a one (1) way trip to Kenya
7. Self addressed return envelope with sufficient postage for registered mail or prepaid courier envelope

NOTE: ALL CURRENCY LISTED IS IN US FUNDS ONLY, UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED.

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONSULAR FUNCTIONS IN CASE OF ARREST

Apart from its diplomatic functions, the Kenya Embassy provides consular services to visiting or resident Kenyan Nationals and individuals wishing to travel to Kenya.

Consular functions are set forth in the Vienna Conventions on Consular Relations (VCCR) and they are designed to ensure that foreign governments can extend appropriate consular services to their nationals. Such consular services are also available when a foreign national is arrested or detained within the territory of the receiving state.

Consular officials are entitled access to their nationals in detention, and are entitled to provide appropriate consular assistance. As in cases involving foreign nationals of countries that are not in the Egyptian Mandatory Notification List, where Kenyan nationals are arrested or detained, they will be advised of the right to have their consular officials notified.

Subject to the express consent of the arrested/detained individuals, the Egyptian law enforcement agency will notify the consular officer at the Mission without delay. If an individual declines to give consent, the Mission will not be notified. Upon receipt of notification of arrest/detention of Kenyan Nationals, the Mission may provide a range of consular services including the following:

• Attempt to ensure that they receive a fair and speedy trial.
• Visit them in prison to ensure that they are receiving humane treatment.
• Facilitate communications with their families both within Egypt and in Kenya.

Consular officers are required to refrain from acting on behalf of a foreign national, if the national opposes their involvement.

In addition, consular officers are precluded from acting as attorneys for their nationals. As such the Mission's consular officers do not provide legal representation.

We will offer basic legal advice and if necessary, assist in identifying a suitable attorney. It is to be noted, however, that the Mission does not provide any financial assistance or provide bond facilities for detained Kenyans.

We strongly advise Kenyans in Egypt to ensure that they observe the laws and regulations of the country. We particularly urge all Kenyans to keep their immigration status valid at all times and avoid getting into costly legal processes and being at the risk of facing deportation proceedings.

All travel documents should in addition be kept valid. It is also important to register with the Mission in case of any eventualities. If for any reason you are arrested and or detained:

• Do not resist arrest; it will only serve to aggravate your legal problems.
• Demand to the law enforcement agency to notify the Mission, Consular Section of your arrest/detention. This could be the only way the Mission and perhaps your next of kin will learn about your predicament in order to find possible ways for assistance.
• If possible, ask for communication facilities to talk with the consular officer at the Mission. Be truthful and as elaborate as possible!
• State your case honestly and provide names and contacts of individuals, both in Egypt and in Kenya you wish to inform about your situation. The Mission will communicate your messages to them as soon as possible.
• If you can afford an attorney, decline to answer questions relating to your case except in resence and with the advice of your attorney.

INFORMATION FOR DRIVING LICENSE APPLICATION

Kenyan Driving Licenses may only be renewed and verified by the Registrar of Motor Vehicles who is the issuing authority and can be contacted at the following address:

Registrar of Motor Vehicles
PO Box 30440
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: 00254 2 333551/331242
& 334330

INFORMATION FOR TRANSPORTATION OF A DECEASED BODY

1. Certified copy of Death Certificate.
2. Certified copy of Burial Transit Permit.
3. Embalmment Certificate.
4. A letter from the Health Department confirming that there was no contagious disease at the time of death.
5. Passport/Birth Certificate or any acceptable form of identification of the diseased.
6. Standard airtight sealed casket.
7. Telephone numbers if available of Next of Kin or friends in Egypt and Kenya.
8. On receipt of the above documents, the Kenya Embassy will issue a letter of no objection for the remains to be transported to Kenya. (No fee is charged for the service)

On receipt of the above documents, the Embassy will issue a letter of no objection for the remains to be transported to Kenya. No fee is charged for the service.