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Apply for or renew a U.S. Passport

Notice

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.

U.S. Citizen Services

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.

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.

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 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.