Kenyans abroadDiaspora
Diaspora registration
Register with the Ministry so your mission can reach, verify and support you abroad.
Service standard: Confirmation on submissionLast updated: June 2026Available in: EN · SW
Who this is for
Every Kenyan living, studying or working abroad. Registering puts you on your mission's record so they can verify you quickly and reach you in an emergency.
It takes about ten minutes and is completely free. Keep your details current whenever you move or change contact numbers.
At a glance
- Who can apply
- Any Kenyan citizen resident outside Kenya, including students, workers and families.
- What to bring
- Your passport or national ID number, your address abroad, and a reachable phone number and email.
- Cost
- Free.
- How long it takes
- About 10 minutes. Your registration is confirmed as soon as you submit.
- Where
- Fully online through the diaspora registration form. No mission visit is needed.
What happens after you apply
The step most sites skip - so you know what to expect and don't need to call.
- Open the registration form and enter your identity and contact details.
- Select the mission that covers your country of residence.
- Submit the form and receive an on-screen confirmation.
- Update your record whenever your address or contact details change.
If something goes wrong, or you need help
If you are detained, hospitalised, or in immediate danger, do not wait for the form - call the consular emergency line. For questions about an application already submitted, contact the mission directly.
One template, every missionThis page runs on a single service spine - who it's for, what to bring, cost, time, where, what happens next. Nairobi and all 60+ missions fill the same fields with their local facts (fee, address, hours, emergency number). Fix the spine once and every mission improves; only the local data changes.