Dual Citizenship
Passport & Citizenship
A formal Declaration of Dual Citizenship ensures your status is officially updated on the national registry, protecting your automatic rights to hold a Kenyan passport, own property, and access consular protections.
In accordance with Section 8(3) of the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act, 2011, Kenyan citizens who acquire the citizenship of another country are legally required to disclose their dual citizenship status within three (3) months of acquisition. Failure to declare dual nationality is an offense under Kenyan immigration law.
Required Documentation
Applicants must submit the following original documents along with one (1) clear photocopy of each to the Consular Section:
- Form 2 Application: Two (2) printed copies of the duly completed Declaration of Dual Citizenship form (initiated via the eCitizen portal).
- Kenyan Passport: Valid or expired Kenyan passport (bio-data page and endorsement pages).
- Kenyan National ID Card: Original second-generation National ID Card.
- Foreign Citizenship Passport: Valid foreign passport (e.g., Philippine passport) showing the bio-data page.
- Naturalization Certificate: Official Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship issued by the foreign government (translated to English if applicable).
- Passport Photographs: Two (2) recent, identical passport-sized colored photographs against a plain white background.
Declaration Process
Online Portal Entry
- Log in to the eCitizen portal (ecitizen.go.ke). Complete the electronic Form 2 under the Immigration section, upload the digital copies of your credentials, and print the generated form.
Consular Appointment
- Schedule an appointment with the Consular Section in the Philippines to present your physical document dossier for verification and endorsement by a consular officer.
Registry Update
- The verified application is processed by the Directorate of Immigration Services in Nairobi. Once updated, a Certificate of Declaration of Dual Citizenship is issued, completing your legal compliance.