The immigration Law under section 11 generally provides that, A foreigner who has been married to a Kenyan citizen for a period not less than 7 years is eligible for registration as a citizen of Kenya (Marriage must have been solemnized under system of law, recognized in Kenya

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conditions for registration as a citizen of Kenya by marriage .

• The marriage was registered under laws recognized in Kenya, whether in Kenya or outside.
• The applicant is not a prohibited immigrant under Kenyan Law.
• The applicant has not been convicted for any offence in under 3 years.
• The marriage was not entered into for the purpose of acquiring a legal status or privilege with regards to citizenship.
• The marriage is subsisting at the time of the application

Requirements for application for citizenship by marriage in Kenya

To make an application for Citizenship by marriage in Kenya, you shall require the following.

• Executed application form.
• Copy of valid marriage certificate.
• Copy of PIN registration certificate of Kenyan Spouse or both where applicable.
• A joint sworn affidavit.
• Passport photos of the applicant.
  
• Copy of Spouses Birth Certificate.
• Copy of spouses Kenyan passport / ID.
• Copy of applicants Country citizenship certificate.
• Copy of good conduct certificate of applicant.
• Copy of passport of the applicant.
• Copy of the dependent pass/permit, where applicable. (applicants)

The application Citizenship is a strict process and qualified applicants are screened and processed by the immigration department. We at Biz Brokers Kenya ensure your application meets the sets standards and is likely to be approved and successful.

How to apply for citizenship in Kenya by marriage.

If you are married to a Kenyan Citizen for over 7 years and meet the set out requirements you may apply for citizenship as follows.

• Create an account under the immigration FNS portal
• Log into the account to access eFNS portal
• select the "Apply now" Link
• Follows the Citizenship by Marriage link.
• Fill out the application forms.
• After your application is processed, an invoice will be generated.
• You shall receive automatic notifications via email and on your Online account about the progress of your application

Cost for application of citizenship by marriage in Kenya

1. Application Processing Fee KES. 20,000
2. Issuance for East Africans – KES 50,000
3. Issuance for Non-East Africans – KES 100,000

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