Apply for a Kenyan ID in the UK
I wrote down my first ID application so the next person wouldn’t have to piece it all together. Start with the checklist, or read the full story for the decisions and surprises along the way.
Choose how you want to read
Short version: Kenyan ID quick checklist
Nine steps, from citizenship paperwork and documents to the appointment and receiving the card.
My full ID application story
Six short posts about what I did, what came back by post and what I would do differently.
Check the official requirements first
First applications, replacements and changes to an ID have different requirements. Use the High Commission’s checklist for your application, rather than treating my documents as a universal list.
Kenya High Commission: national ID requirements (opens in a new tab)
Not sure which citizenship route applies?
Declaring dual citizenship and regaining Kenyan citizenship are different processes. Read the declaration guidance (opens in a new tab) and regaining guidance (opens in a new tab), then ask the High Commission (opens in a new tab) if you’re unsure which applies to you.