Is dual citizenship legal in Kenya?

Yes, under Article 16 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, a citizen of Kenya by birth does not lose citizenship by acquiring the citizenship of another country.

Is declaration of dual citizenship mandatory in Kenya?

Yes, Kenyan law requires dual citizens to declare their status to the Director of Immigration Services within 3 months of acquiring foreign citizenship.

Can Boratech Cyber assist with Kenya Dual Citizenship declaration?

Yes! Boratech Cyber Eldoret assists Diaspora Kenyans with FNS portal form filing, document scanning, passport photo formatting, and submission tracking.

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Requirements for Dual Citizenship in Kenya (2026)

Navigating the constitutional legalities under Article 16 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010. A complete roadmap for Kenyan citizens residing abroad and foreign nationals seeking dual nationality declaration.

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Mandatory Document Checklist

Under the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act, dual citizenship must be declared formally (Form 2 for Disclosure / Form 3 for Re-acquisition).

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1. Personal Kenyan Identity

Kenyan Citizenship Verification

Original and clear certified copies of your Kenyan identification documents establishing nationality by birth or registration.

check_circleOriginal Kenyan Birth Certificate (Certified Copy)
check_circleKenyan National Identity Card (ID) & Valid/Previous Kenyan Passport
check_circleCopies of both parents' Kenyan IDs or citizenship evidence

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2. Foreign Nationality Proof

Official proof of foreign citizenship or naturalization certificate from your second country of residence (e.g. USA, UK, Canada, Australia, EU).

Form 2 / Form 3 Declaration

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Police Clearance Certificate

Valid Certificate of Good Conduct issued by DCI Kenya or equivalent police clearance from your foreign country of residence.

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Biometric Photographs

Three recent colored passport-size photographs (white background) formatted to exact Department of Immigration parameters.

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FNS Portal Fee & Submission

Online Foreign Nationals Services (FNS) portal registration fee payment & document endorsement tracking.

Process Flow

Dual Citizenship Application Steps

Tracking your progress from initial declaration to formal endorsement of your Kenyan Dual Citizenship status.

Document Audit & Certification

Gathering, scanning, and certifying your Kenyan birth certificate, ID, foreign passport, and naturalization certificate.

FNS Portal Online Submission

Creating an account on the Foreign Nationals Services (fns.immigration.go.ke) portal, uploading scans, and generating Form 2 / Form 3.

Verification & Certificate Issuance

Physical verification of original documents at Nyayo House Nairobi or Kenyan High Commission / Embassy abroad for endorsement.

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