Consular Services
Sorting your Kenyan paperwork from Canada.
The Kenya High Commission is in Ottawa, a long way from most Kenyans in Canada. The good news: most services work by courier. Only passports and national IDs need you there in person. Here's how each one works, from the High Commission's own pages.
Services
eCitizen
Kenya's government services portal, where most applications start. What to know from Canada.
Read guide →E-Passport
Apply and pay on eCitizen, then hand in your forms in person in Ottawa by appointment. 4–6 weeks.
Read guide →Police Clearance
Certificate of good conduct by mail. Fingerprints, CAD $60, up to 3 months.
Read guide →National ID
In person in Ottawa for biometrics. CAD $70, about 8 weeks.
Read guide →Travel to Kenya (eTA)
Travellers to Kenya apply and pay online for an Electronic Travel Authorisation before they fly. Some are exempt, so check before you book.
Read guide →Emergency Travel Document
One-way travel home for citizens without a valid passport. CAD $20, mailed to Ottawa.
Read guide →Dual Citizenship
Declare (CAD $320) or regain (CAD $750) Kenyan citizenship after becoming Canadian.
Read guide →Register with the High Commission
The High Commission asks every Kenyan citizen living in Canada to register, so it can help you in an emergency. There are separate forms for Kenyan nationals, dual citizens and students.
In trouble, or someone has died?
Emergency line +1 613-406-2065, or the Kenyans in Distress form. The High Commission does not give financial help.
The offices
Kenya High Commission, Ottawa
Full mission · Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Eastern
Kenya Honorary Consulate, Toronto
Honorary consulate · call ahead
Kenya Honorary Consulate, Vancouver
Honorary consulate · call ahead
Note: Wakenyatbay is not affiliated with the Kenya High Commission or any consular office. We compile public information to make it easier to find. The honorary consulates' details come from the High Commission's site and may be out of date. Always verify directly with the office handling your matter before travelling or paying fees.