Further Extension Of The Deadline For Migration To New Generation E-passports

For a long time, Kenya has lacked a comprehensive personal data protection legislation which has been quite necessary in this age of digital use and access. This has exposed citizens to the risk of their personal data being misused. ...

The Government of Kenya has extended the deadline for holders of the old Kenyan passport to migrate to the new generation e-passport by 12 months from the initial deadline of March 1st 2020 to March 1, 2021....

The Government of Kenya has extended the deadline for the replacement of the old passports with the new generation e-passport by a further 10 months until 31st December 2021....

For foreigners who wish to visit Kenya for various reasons either business visits, family visits or tourist vists they can now apply for their visas (Evisa) online. The Evisa must be applied for and approved prior coming into Kenya. The application procedure is detailed below....

Immigration matters in Kenya are governed by the Kenya Citizenship and Immigrations Act 2011 and Regulations made thereunder. Issuance of the relevant Immigration documents is undertaken by the Immigration Department of Kenya....