3 methods for retrieving lost KRA PIN in Dubai
It is common to forget or lost something that we don’t use often. KRA PIN is not an exception we can’t memorize it like our mobile number(s) because we use it at least once a year. So if you don’t save it in a safe place where it will be easy to remember it will be hard to get it when you need it the most. You might want to open a Kenyan bank account while in Dubai or even file KRA returns In this article, I will show you 3 methods for retrieving a lost KRA PIN in Dubai. And you will not need to travel back to Kenya to retrieve it.
Method 1: Contact KRA through Twitter
The required document in this method is your Kenyan Identity Card(ID). You will then need to scan or take a clear picture of it and send it to KRA verified Twitter account. The caption should be brief and concise, don’t write a long paragraph explaining how or why you lost it. They will know what you want when they see your ID image or scan.
Contacting KRA through Twitter will bear fruits fast because you will receive feedback quickly.
Method 2: Contact KRA through Facebook
You will also need a Kenyan ID to contact KRA on Facebook. Just scan(colored) or take a picture of it and send it through their verified Facebook account. Same as on Twitter you will receive a reply within no time.
Method 3: Send KRA an Email
If you are not on Twitter or Facebook you will need to contact KRA through their official email address: callcenter@kra.go.ke. The subject of your email should be LOST KRA PIN.
Sending them an email might not serve you well if you need the KRA PIN urgently because they will take their time to reply to your email. It can even take days to send your KRA PIN compared to Twitter and Facebook. Therefore, it is advisable to contact them through social media.
Final Thought on Lost KRA PIN
Do you want to file KRA tax returns or open a Kenyan bank account while in Dubai but you have forgotten or lost your KRA PIN? Worry no more, you can easily retrieve your lost KRA PIN by sending a scanned image of your Kenyan ID to KRA-verified Twitter or Facebook account. Contacting them through social media will result in a quick response compared to sending them an email.
After receiving your KRA PIN you can file your KRA Nil returns if you have not.
