How to Apply For a Kenyan ID Card in Dubai
If you are Kenyan living and working in the United Arab Emirates, you can apply for Kenyan ID in Dubai. Whether it is a new application(first time), a Replacement of an old Kenyan ID card, or a replacement of a lost Kenyan ID, you can apply for them from the Kenyan consulate in Dubai. In this article, I will guide you on how to apply for a Kenyan ID in Dubai. Let’s dive in.

Applying For a New Kenyan ID(first time)
If you are Kenyans who come to the UAE as underage you do not need to travel back to Kenya when you turn 18 to apply for a ID card. All you need to do is visit Kenyan Consulate Dubai with the following required documents to apply for your ID card.
- Birth certificate copy
- Passport copy
- Visa copy
- Parents’ Kenyan ID cards
- Parents birth certificates
- Two passport-size photos with white background
Cost
It will cost AED 30 to apply for a new Kenyan ID card paid through a credit or debit card. Cash is not allowed!
Replacing an Old Kenyan ID Card
Replacement of your old ID card with the new generation Kenyan ID card can be done in Dubai. Therefore, if you have an old generation ID card, you can visit the Kenyan Consulate Dubai with the following required documents to replace your old ID with the new ID.
- Your birth certificate
- Your passport copy
- Your visa copy
- Your old Kenyan ID
- Two passport-size photos with white background
Cost
The cost of this service is AED 50 paid through credit or debit cards. Cash payment is not accepted!
Replacing a Lost Kenyan ID Card
Have you lost your ID card in the UAE and wondering how you will get a new replacement? Worry no more, because you can apply for a new replacement in Kenyan Consulate Dubai. You will need the following required documents to replace your lost ID in Dubai.
- Your Kenyan ID card number(or copy)
- Your birth certificate copy
- Your visa copy
- Two passport-size photos with white background
- Police abstract(translated to English)
Cost
You will pay AED 100 for this service through a credit or debit card. Payment of cash is not accepted.
Application for Kenyan ID in Dubai straightforward process. Whether you are applying for a new Kenyan ID card(first time), replacing an old ID card, or replacing a lost ID card. All you need to do is to visit Kenyan Consulate in Dubai with the required documents. And in a few weeks, you will be having your Kenyan ID card. In case you need any special assistance you can reach out to Kenyan Consulate Dubai on their Facebook page
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