- Current passport, plus a photocopy of the bio page
- Original birth certificate
- National ID, plus a copy
- Completed application form
- Recent passport photographs to the specified size
- Proof of legal residence in Korea (ARC)
Passports
Passport renewal
Renewing a Kenyan passport that is expiring or has run out of pages.
- Processing time
- Verify with the embassy — Nairobi processing dominates the timeline
- Booking
- Appointment recommended. Confirm the counter hours before travelling.
Not yet verified. Treat this as a starting point rather than the final word.
Rules change without notice. Always confirm with the Embassy of Kenya in Seoul or Korean immigration before you travel or pay a fee.
What to bring
Originals plus one photocopy of each, unless noted otherwise.
How it goes
- Complete the online application on the eCitizen platform.
- Print the confirmation and gather the documents above.
- Book an appointment with the embassy's consular section.
- Attend in person for biometrics.
- Collect when notified — most applications are processed in Nairobi, not Seoul.
Need a hand with this?
We'll check your documents against the list before you travel to Seoul.