Embassy of the United States Nairobi, Kenya

PASSPORT SERVICES

Full and limited validity passports are issued by the American Citizen Services section.   In Nairobi, all persons, including minors, seeking a U.S. passport must appear in person at the Embassy to apply.

To submit a Passport application you can either;

• Schedule an appointment.  If you need to schedule an appointment visit the Department of State Travel Appointment site.

              Or

• Walk-in from 8:00 am to 10:00 am on Mondays and Wednesdays except the last Wednesday of the month or any Kenyan or American holidays.

When traveling, please remember to carry a photocopy of your passport separately from your passport. In the event of loss or theft, the copy will help facilitate issuance of an emergency passport.

EMERGENCY PASSPORTS

Emergency passports are issued on a case by case basis, and are valid for three months up to one year, depending on circumstances. Presentation of evidence, such as a flight itinerary will be required for proof of genuine need for an emergency passport.  We are prohibited from adding additional visa pages to an emergency passport. 

PASSPORT EXPIRATION DATES

Please be aware that many countries require six full months of validity remaining on a passport in order to issue a visa upon arrival. Boarding may be denied at the airport for travel to into Kenya if there is less than six months validity remaining.

When making a passport application you will need:

A. Proof of Citizenship Please bring one of the following original documents. (A current passport may serve as proof of both citizenship and identification.)

• Previously issued U.S. passport;
• U.S. birth certificate (original or copy certified by an official government custodian of birth records);
• Naturalization Certificate;
• Certificate of Citizenship; or
• Consular Report of Birth Abroad. 

B. Proof of Identity Please bring one or more of the following original documents:

• Previously issued U.S. passport;
• Naturalization Certificate; or
• A government-issued photo identity document issued by a competent authority of the municipality, state, or country in which the applicant resides (e.g. driver's license, or military I.D. card).

 C. Provide Social Security number on application

D. Photograph: One photograph is required. The picture must have been taken within the last six months, 2 x 2 inches (with the size of the head between 1 and 1 3/8 inches).  The photo must be clear, front view, full face, and in focus. The background must be plain white or off-white. Please print the applicant's first and last name on the back of the photo.  Vending machine photos are not acceptable. Information on acceptable passport photos (PDF 116 KB)

MORE INFORMATION

For more information please refer to the U.S. Department of State website on passport applications or the U.S. Department of State website on applying for a U.S. passport abroad. Please be advised that some procedures for passport applications abroad may vary according to the country in which the passport application is made.