APPLICATION FOR KENYAN CITIZENSHIP BY LAWFUL RESIDENTS
There is nothing more fulfilling and settling than having citizenship in one’s country of residence. Citizenship comes with many benefits such as the privilege of voting in the country’s elections, the right to receive social welfare from the country among many other privileges.
I do advice foreign persons who are resident in Kenya to consider applying for Kenyan citizenship if they do qualify, as opposed to making application for permanent residency. While permanent residency allows you free entry and access to the Republic of Kenya, Citizenship grants more rights as mentioned above.
Procedure and Requirements
Foreign persons who have resided in Kenya for a period of over 7 years, are entitled to apply for citizenship of the Republic of Kenya. The following documents are needed in order to make a successful application:
- Duly completed application form (10)
- 2 Passport size photographs
- Questionnaire
- Permit held for the last 7 years
- Certificate of good conduct
- Letter of proof of contribution made in national development.
- Personal bank statements
- Copy of the Applicant’s passport
- Declaration concerning residence (Form N)
- Oath of allegiance
Once the above documents are ready, an application fee of Kshs 200,000/= is paid to the government and the applicant is called for an interview to verify all the above documents. Once the immigration officials are satisfied with the Applicant, Citizenship is then granted.
As a firm, we do take great pride and joy in aiding foreign nationals who qualify, to gain Kenyan citizenship. We look forward to being of service to you as well.
