• Original Birth Certificate and a copy for citizens of Kenya by birth.
• Certificate of Registration for citizens of Kenya by registration.
• Original applicant's national identity card and a copy for adults.
• Copy of the recommenders national identity card.

After completing the online application and payment, book an appointment on eCitizen. Visit your selected passport processing center (e.g., Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Embu, or Eldoret) on your scheduled date with printed application and payment receipts.

Processing typically takes about 10–15 working days but may vary based on application volume. It is recommended to apply well in advance of planned travel.

Yes, you can track your application status on the eCitizen portal or contact the Directorate of Immigration and Citizen Services if there are significant delays.

When your passport is ready, you will receive a notification via SMS or email. Collect it from the passport processing center you selected during the application.

Report the loss to the nearest police station and obtain a police abstract. Submit the abstract, ID, passport copy (if available), and a replacement fee on eCitizen for a replacement passport.

• Sole Proprietorship: Owned and operated by one individual.
• Partnership: Owned by two or more people who share profits and liabilities.
• Limited Liability Company (LLC): Separate legal entity owned by shareholders with limited liability.
• Public Limited Company (PLC): Can sell shares to the public.
• Non-Profit Organization (NGO): For charitable or social work, without profit motives.

• Proposed business name(s) for the name search.
• Copies of IDs and KRA PIN certificates for directors/shareholders.
• Memorandum and Articles of Association for a limited company.
• Passport photos of the directors.
• Application form with details of business operations, address, and share capital.

Business name registration is for sole proprietorships and partnerships, providing a legal name but not a separate legal entity. Company registration (LLC, PLC) creates a separate legal entity with limited liability for shareholders.

Yes, foreigners can register a company in Kenya. However, at least one director must be a Kenyan citizen or hold a Kenyan work permit, and foreign-owned companies may face minimum capital requirements.

A CR12 certificate provides a list of the directors and shareholders of a company, usually required by banks, tenders, and other business transactions to verify company ownership.