Do I need to travel to the UK to renew my Kenyan passport?
I'm a dual Kenyan citizen living in Ireland. I lost my Kenyan passport that I got in 2010 last year when moving house. I wanteed to apply for a new one as I'm travelling abroad this December.
I heard though that new e-passports are being dished out any all old ones will be void. Can I get this new one without an old one but just my birth cert?
I also have heard that because biometric data is needed for the passports, Kenyans can only apply in embassies with biometric facilities and I believe thus that I need to travel to London as the Kenyan embassy in Dublin here doesn't have those.
Anyone know anything about this?
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Can you still travel with the old Kenyan passport?
\u201cFor the avoidance of doubt, starting January 1, 2022, the old dark blue passport will be null and void. No Kenyan will be able to travel abroad without a valid East Africa Community biometric e-passport,\u201d he said then.How do I renew my expired Kenyan passport?
Application for Replacement of Passport (Expired / Filled Up)How long does it take to renew a Kenyan passport in UK?
The London Mission is a commissioned passport control office and processes passports. The waiting period is an average of 6 weeks.How do I renew my passport in Kenya 2021?
You can apply for, renew or replace your passport and pay for it online. You'll have to print out a form at the end. You must sign and date the form, add any documents or photographs that are needed, and return it for processing. You'll pay using mobile money, Credit, Debit Cards and online banking from local banks.UK Passport Renewal Process and Waiting Times Explained (Fast \u0026 Easy Way)
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