Citizenship

Regaining of Kenyan Citizenship

Section 10(1) of the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act, 2011 provides that: –

1. A person who was a citizen of Kenya by birth and who ceased to be a citizen of Kenya because he or she acquired the citizenship of another country may apply in the prescribed manner, to the Cabinet Secretary to regain Kenyan citizenship; and
2. The application under subsection

• Shall be accompanied by—

1. Proof of applicant’s previous Kenyan citizenship;
2. Proof of citizenship of the other country;

The requirements for regaining citizenship include: –

1.  Form 1 duly filled and signed;
2. Copy of Kenyan passport previously held;
3. Copy of National Identity Card previously held;
4. Copy of birth certificate issued by Government of Kenya at birth;
5. Copy of Passport of the other country;
6. Three(3) current, clear and un-mounted passport size photographs not less than 6 months. Click for specifications;
   
   

Note: 
• No earing or headgear (no hats).
•Hair should be away from the face
•No eyeglasses

7. Fee of SEK 500 paid to (Click here); and
8. Verify that you have the required document/pre-requisites and you meet the relevant criteria before you apply.
9. Copy of the certificate of naturalization if not in Swedish/ Norwegian must be translated into English.
10. A self-address envelope with sufficient stamps, international coupons or click here for information on postal charges.

Click for checklist to enable accurate submission of requirements

Disclaimer

1. Incomplete applications will not be accepted;
2. The fee paid is non-refundable
3. Only Swedish stamps are accepted for the requirement of “a self-addressed envelope with sufficient stamps.” Please avoid using international stamps. Each country has its postal system, and it’s essential to comply with the postage requirements for efficient delivery.

Voluntary Renunciation of Citizenship

Declaration of Voluntary Renunciation of Kenyan Citizenship proceeds from section 19 (1) of the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act, 2011 which provides that where a Kenyan citizen by birth voluntarily makes a declaration of renunciation of Kenyan citizenship, in the prescribed manner, the Cabinet Secretary shall cause the declaration to be registered.

What are the requirements: –

1. A duly completed application form 6;
2. Three(3) current, clear and un-mounted passport size photographs not less than 6 months. Click for specifications;
   
   

Note: 
• No earing or headgear(no hats).
•Hair should be away from the face
•No eyeglasses

3. Original and copies of Kenyan passport;
4. Original and copy of Kenyan National Identity card;
5. Copy of other country’s passport or proof of citizenship; 
6. Verify that you have the required document/pre-requisites and you meet the relevant criteria before you apply
7. Copy of Birth Certificate;
8. Fee of SEK 2,000 to be paid to (Click here); and
9. A self-address envelope with sufficient stamps, international coupons or click here for information on postal charges.

Click for checklist to enable accurate submission of requirements

Disclaimer

1. Incomplete applications will not be accepted;
2. Registration fee is non-refundable.