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Applying for a U.S. passport while outside the United States is a different process from applying for a U.S. passport while inside the United States.
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.
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 Services Emergency Services Emergencies After Hours InterpretersIf 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.
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.
Processing times vary depending on demand. If you are traveling within the next two weeks, please see the Emergency Passports section.
Passport services are not available on weekends or on Kenya or U.S. holidays.
The processing time for routine passport renewals is 3-4 weeks. If you are traveling within the next 2 weeks, please visit our Service navigator for further information.
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.
Special Issuance Passports
Visit the SIA Web Page – Only accessible by government device. Contact your military acceptance facility.
Please call: 020 363 6451 or 254 70 963 6451
Outside of Office Hours, contact: 020 363 6451 or 254 70 963 6451
Outside of Kenya: +254 20 363 6451
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