How to Get Birth Certificates for Kenyan Kids born abroad

Article by Maureen Kasuku

Tue. 24th May, 2022 at 12:24PM

If you're a Kenyan parent of a child born overseas, you can register their birth with the state and get a Kenyan birth certificate. Here's how:

Create a log in account within the Government of Kenya Single Sign On portal
Log in using the account you have created above to access eFNS portal
Once logged in the eFNS portal, select the "Apply now" Link
Click on the "Submit Applications" tab and select the Children/Adopted Children tab. If you are already logged in to eFNS , you can click here to make an application.
After your application is processed, an invoice will be generated which you can see by clicking on "Dashboard" then "Payments" Tab. If you have already logged in eFNS, you can click here to make a payment.
If unable to pay using any of the online modes, print your application form by clicking on "Dashboard" then "My Applications" Tab (If you have already logged in eFNS, you can click here to print your application). Present your application with all the requirements at the Immigration Counter at Nyayo House, Nairobi for payments and processing
You shall receive automatic notifications via email and on your online account about the progress of your application

Checklist

A printed online application form 11 (Print the form after completing your application)
2 passport size photographs
Copy of birth certificate or local adoption certificate
Copy of parents Kenyan passport and Certificate of Registration
Copy of dependants pass
Copy of parent's identity card
Copy of applicant's passport
Certificate of good conduct for children 18 years and above
Copy of the Police Clearance Certificate
Copy of Checklist. click here to download

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Maureen Kasuku

Maureen is our resident cat lady and Beyoncé stan. She writes about spas, brunch and ballet recitals but has never been to any. Moonlights as a social justice activist in her spare time. She knows things and is obnoxiously opinionated on the internet but not in real life