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Need assistance with passport services? Our navigator will guide U.S. citizens in Kenya to information about passport services. Click the “American Citizen Services Navigator” button to begin.
In accordance with United States Department of State worldwide regulations in place due to COVID-19 and in line with efforts by the Government of Kenya to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi has temporarily restricted some routine consular processing.
The processing time for routine passport renewals can be up to 6 weeks. If you are traveling within the next 2 weeks for a life-or-death emergency, please visit our Service navigator for further information.
All entrants to the U.S. Embassy must wear masks and are subject to body temperature screening and may be refused entry if displaying an elevated temperature.
No electronics are allowed in the U.S. Embassy.
For routine passport renewals and notarial services, please click here to make an appointment at U.S. Embassy Nairobi. Be sure to schedule a separate appointment for each individual applying.
To submit a request for an emergency service, including CRBA services, visit our U.S. Citizen Services Navigator. Emergency services can include: a need for urgent travel; needing a new passport for foreign visa requirements; or other life-or-death situations. A travel itinerary will be required for emergency services.
For emergencies after hours involving American citizens please call 020 363 6170.
In accordance with United States Department of State worldwide regulations in place due to COVID-19 and in line with efforts by the Government of Kenya to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi has temporarily restricted some routine consular processing. All entrants to the U.S. Embassy must wear masks and are subject to body temperature screening and may be refused entry if displaying an elevated temperature. No electronics are allowed in the U.S. Embassy.
Routine Passport ServicesIf you know what service you require, check appointment availability in the U.S. citizens services appointment system. Be sure to schedule a separate appointment for each individual applying. If you do not know which service you require, please use the wizard function below.
To submit a request for an emergency service, visit our U.S. Citizen Services Navigator. Emergency services can include: a need for urgent travel; needing a new passport for foreign visa requirements; or other life-or-death situations. A travel itinerary will be required for emergency services.
For emergencies after hours involving American citizens, please call 020 363 6170.
The Embassy has Kiswahili translators available. Although the Embassy tries to have Somali translators available, they may not be available for your interview. For all applicants who do not speak English or Kiswahili, it is the responsibility of the applicants – not the Embassy – to bring translators. All translators must have government issued identification cards and must pass through security screening in order to enter the Embassy.
If you know what service you require, check appointment availability in the U.S. citizens services appointment system. Be sure to schedule a separate appointment for each individual applying. If you do not know which service you require, please use the wizard function below.
To submit a request for an emergency service, visit our U.S. Citizen Services Navigator. Emergency services can include: a need for urgent travel; needing a new passport for foreign visa requirements; or other life-or-death situations. A travel itinerary will be required for emergency services.
Emergencies After Hours
For emergencies after hours involving American citizens, please call 020 363 6170.
Interpreters
The Embassy has Kiswahili translators available. Although the Embassy tries to have Somali translators available, they may not be available for your interview. For all applicants who do not speak English or Kiswahili, it is the responsibility of the applicants – not the Embassy – to bring translators. All translators must have government issued identification cards and must pass through security screening in order to enter the Embassy.
ARE YOU A U.S. CITIZEN WHO NEEDS A PASSPORT?
Visit Forms to find the form you need and begin the process of completing and submitting your passport application. If you are unsure which form you need, the Passport Wizard can guide you to the correct form. All forms must be completed using the form filler. Forms filled in by hand are no longer accepted.
Passport services are not available on weekends or on Kenya or U.S. holidays.
All passport application fees must be paid in advance via Pay.gov. In-person payment is no longer accepted.
You may bring someone else with you to your appointment (examples: an attorney, an interpreter, or a family member). The individual will be subject to standard security procedures and screening.
The processing time for routine passport renewals can be up to 8 weeks. For more information on submitting passport applications or requesting emergency passport services, please visit our Navigator .
You can find more important information about paying for your passport, scheduling your appointment, and what to bring and not to bring to the embassy with this link: Important Passport Information.
Please note, the consular section does not have translators available. If you have a routine service for a passport, consular report of birth abroad, or notary, it is your responsibility to bring an English translator with you to your appointment.
All passport application fees must be paid in advance via Pay.gov. In-person payment is no longer accepted.
The DS-3053 is the Statement of Consent for Issuing a Passport to a Child and the DS-5525 is the Statement of Special Family Circumstances.
Renew an existing passport issued to you when you were aged 16 or older.
Report a passport lost or stolen and replace it.
Applicants Age 15 or Under Without Both Parents Present
The DS-3053 is the Statement of Consent for Issuing a Passport to a Child and the DS-5525 is the Statement of Special Family Circumstances.
Adult Passport Renewal (DS-82)
Renew an existing passport issued to you when you were aged 16 or older.
Report and Replace Lost/Stolen Passport (DS-64 & DS-11)
Report a passport lost or stolen and replace it.
You can fill out the correct form, or find information about your passport status at https://travel.state.gov.
You must provide one photo on a white background with your passport application. Our photo policies apply to adults and children. We have a few exceptions to our photo policies for infants. We have a few exceptions to our photo policies for infants.
If you are traveling within the next 2 weeks, visit our U.S. Citizen Services Navigator if you would like to submit a request for emergency service. Emergency services can include: a need for urgent travel; needing a new passport for foreign visa requirements; or other life-or-death situations. A travel itinerary will be required for emergency services.
Visit the SIA Web Page – Only accessible by government device. Contact your military acceptance facility.
You can fill out the correct form, or find information about your passport status at https://travel.state.gov.
You must provide one photo on a white background with your passport application. Our photo policies apply to adults and children. We have a few exceptions to our photo policies for infants. We have a few exceptions to our photo policies for infants.
If you are traveling within the next 2 weeks, visit our U.S. Citizen Services Navigator if you would like to submit a request for emergency service. Emergency services can include: a need for urgent travel; needing a new passport for foreign visa requirements; or other life-or-death situations. A travel itinerary will be required for emergency services.
Special Issuance Passports
Visit the SIA Web Page – Only accessible by government device. Contact your military acceptance facility.
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