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Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Application of Kenyan Passport online on eCitizen portal

The Kenyan Immigration Department introduced new rules in April requiring Kenyans wishing to apply, renew or replace a Kenyan passport to start the process on ecitizen.go.ke. The same took effect on May 1st 2015.

1. The first step is to register on ecitizen.go.ke. You will need your National ID number and a phone number to complete the registration.

2. You will then need to login to the ecitizen platform after successful registration and navigate to Department of Imigration Services and then submit application.

3. You will then need to choose a form because they are three: one for adults, one for children and one for a temporary permit.

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4. When you choose the form that applies to you, you will then be directed to a page that has the application guidelines + costs. At the bottom of it you will then need to click on apply now to get to the online application form.

5. The online application form will require the applicant to fill all the details. After you fill all the details you will then be asked to review the form and ascertain that the details therein are correct. If everything is okay then you should click continue.

6. You will be directed to the payments page. The modes are: M-PESA (Paybill no 206206, Account Number FWJXRZL), Debit Card, Credit Card, Prepaid Debit Card, Airtel Money and eCitizen Agent. You should choose your preferred payment method and then pay. Below are the costs for the passports and temporary permit.

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32 Pages – Kshs. 4,550
48 pages – Kshs. 6,050
64 Pages – Kshs. 7,550
Diplomatic passport (48 page) – Kshs 7,550
Mutilated Passport – Kshs 10,050
Lost Passport Ksh. 12,050
Temporary permit – Ksh. 350

Kindly note that payments via Debit/Credit/Prepaid Cards attract an extra 2.5% handling fee.

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7. After you pay, you should then click on complete. If your payment has been received then you’ll be able to continue to the next page. The payment takes about 5 minutes to reflect.

8. You should then print your filled application and three copies of the invoice available HERE and HERE on eCitizen.

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Something to note is that Kenyans can now track the progress of their passports via the eCitizen website once they have finished the application process.

You can now access NTSA services using your eCitizen account.

Welcome to NTSA

Apply and pay for your provisional driving license (PDL), book your driving test and download your interim driving license online .

eCitizen - Gateway to All Government Services

Driving License

A driving license is issued as an authority to allow a person to drive a motor vehicle of any class on a road...

Provisional Driving License

This is issued to an applicant who wants to undergo training in driving. It is endorsed in respect of any class...

Driving Test Application

When an applicant is satisfied that he can take a driving test, he shall be required to book for a test stating the date...

Driving License Renewal

You can now renew your drivers license online, pay using mobile money services of your choice and print your renewal slip....

Driving Class Endorsement

This service enables drivers who intend to be licensed to driver other classes of vehicles other than those they are...

Duplicate Driving License

If your current driving licence is lost, stolen, damaged or defaced, you should apply to the for a replacement...

NATIONAL TRANSPORT AND SAFETY AUTHORITY

About NTSA

National Transport and Safety Authority Act (NTSA) is a statutory body established by the National Transport and Safety Authority Act (2012) to bring about sanity in our roads. To this end, NTSA, brings together under one roof the functions of Motor Vehicle Registration, Transport Licensing and Motor Vehicle Inspection, Road Safety, Driver Testing and some extent Traffic Law enhancement.

Core functions

Main functions of the Authority as outlined in section 4 of the NTSA Act are: -

To advise and make recommendations on matters relating to road transport and safety,
To implement policies relating to road transport and safety
To plan, manage and regulate the road transport sector in accordance with the provisions of the Act, and,
To ensure the provision of safe, reliable and efficient road transport service.

NTSA’s Mandate

Register and licence motor vehicles,
Conduct motor vehicle inspection and certification,
Regulate public service vehicles,
Advise the Government on national policy with regard to road transport sector,
Develop and implement road safety strategies,
Facilitate the education of members of the public on road safety,
Conduct research and audits on road safety,
Compile inspection reports relating to traffic accidents,
Establish systems and procedures for, and oversee the training, testing and licensing of drivers,
Formulate and review the curriculum of driving schools, and

Driving Licenses

A driving license is issued as an authority to allow a person to drive a motor vehicle of any class on a road. No person shall be allowed to drive a motor vehicle on road unless he is the holder of a valid driving license or a provisional license endorsed in respect of that class of vehicle. No person shall be entitled to more than one driving license, but a driving license may be endorsed to permit the holder to drive one or more classes of motor vehicle.
Driving licenses shall upon expiry be renewed on production and upon payment of the prescribed fee. The renewal period will either be valid for a period of twelve (12) months or three (3) years from the date of issue at the option of the holder.

NOTE:

No driving license or provisional license shall be granted to any person

Under the age of sixteen years;
Under the age of eighteen (18) years, except in respect of motor cycles; or
Endorsed in respect of matatus and motor-omnibuses, unless he
1. Is over the age of twenty four (24) years; and
2. Has for not less than four (4) years held a license endorsed in respect of motor-cars or commercial vehicles.

Any person driving a motor vehicle on a road shall carry his driving license or provisional license, and on being so required by a police officer, produce it for examination.

Conditions for granting of driving license

A licensing officer shall not grant an applicant a driving license endorsed in respect of any class of motor vehicle unless the applicant -

satisfies the licensing officer that
1. He has passed a test of competence to drive that class of motor vehicle and that he holds a certificate of competence
2. Is the holder of a valid driving license for that class of motor vehicle granted by a competent authority in a member country of the Commonwealth, or
3. Is the holder of an international driving permit
Makes a declaration as to whether or not he is suffering from any such disease or physical disability which would be likely to cause the driving by him of a motor vehicle to be a source of danger to the public
Is able to read, with glasses if worn, a motor vehicle identification plate at a distance of twenty five (25) metres. A person who is totally blind or blind in one eye is not allowed to hold a driving license.

If it appears to a licensing officer that there is reason to believe that the applicant for any driving license is suffering from disease or physical disability likely to cause the driving by him of a motor vehicle, of the class or classes in respect of which the application for a license is made, to be a source of danger to the public, such application may be disapproved unless the applicant –

Produces a certificate from a medical practitioner stating that in the opinion of such medical practitioner the applicant is physically fit to drive the class or classes of motor vehicle in question; and
Undergoes and passes a driving test

Application of Good Conduct Certificate Online (Police Clearance)

Most Kenyan companies, government sectors, and NGO’s demand for a certificate of good conduct whenever one is applying for a job. Occasionally, the Certificate of good conduct for company directors has been demanded when companies place tenders for the supply of commodities or services in the country. The primary purpose of the document is a form of verification to ensure that the person’s record in the Criminal Investigation Department is clean.

Online Application for Good Conduct Certificate

To apply for a certificate of good conduct, you need to have attained a minimum age of 18 years. You also need to possess a second generation national identification card as well as a clear copy of the same. The third important factor is that you need to have an eCitizen account. If you don’t have one, then don’t worry. You can create the account for free. Nairobi residents must apply for the document online. The portal also provides for eCitizen good conduct renewal.

You will also be required to pay Kshs. 1,050 via MPESA to get the document. Once you’re done with the process, you will need to print the payment confirmation and take it back the Criminal Investigation Department headquarters.

eCitizen Good Conduct Application Process

First, log in to your eCitizen account on ecitizen.go.ke using your username (your email) and password. This will take you to the eCitizen dashboard.

Once you’re on the dashboard, you can proceed to click ‘Get Service Now’, which is under the category ‘Directorate of Criminal Investigations’.

You will then follow the guidelines on how to apply for an adult or under 18.

Choose the payment mode to pay 1050 for the good conduct certificate.

Download then print two copies of the payment invoice and a copy of the C24 on both sides of the A4 paper.

Once you’re done with the online part, you can proceed to present to the CID offices the invoices and C24 alongside an original identification document or original birth certificate in the case of a minor. Here, you will also go through fingerprint processing. The CID headquarters are on Kiambu road, past Muthaiga Golf Club.