🇰🇪 Kenya · Ancestry
Children of Kenya Citizens (Category C) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum annual salary | KES 750,000 |
| Ancestry proof | Required |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €5,133 |
Documents
- Applicant’s passport copy
- 2 current passport size photos
- Copy of Dependent pass issued in Kenya
- Copy of student pass
- Proof of Kenya citizenship of parent(s)
- Application letter by the parent (Kenyan Citizen)
- Copy of birth certificate
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://immigration.go.ke/children-of-kenya-citizens-category-c/.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum annual salary
https://immigration.go.ke/children-of-kenya-citizens-category-c/ · verified 2026-06-23
Ancestry proof
https://immigration.go.ke/children-of-kenya-citizens-category-c/ · verified 2026-06-23
Application fee
https://immigration.go.ke/children-of-kenya-citizens-category-c/ · verified 2026-06-23
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.