🇰🇪 Kenya · Naturalisation
Lawful Residents – Form 10 — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €134 |
| Minimum annual salary | €134 |
| Proof of savings | €6,711 |
| Minimum investment | €6,711 |
| Work experience | 7+ years |
| Age range | 7–7 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €133 |
Duration & renewal
Citizenship possible after 7 years.
Documents
- Duly completed application Form (10) attested to by a Commissioner for Oaths
- Duly filled Questionnaire
- 2 Passport size photographs
- Copies of Permits held for the last 7 years
- Original certificate of good conduct
- Letter of proof of contribution made in national development
- Personal Bank statement
- Passport Copy
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://fns.immigration.go.ke/infopack/citizenship/lawful/.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €134.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://fns.immigration.go.ke/infopack/citizenship/lawful/ · verified 2026-06-09
Minimum annual salary
https://fns.immigration.go.ke/infopack/citizenship/lawful/ · verified 2026-06-09
Proof of savings
https://fns.immigration.go.ke/infopack/citizenship/lawful/ · verified 2026-06-09
Minimum investment
https://fns.immigration.go.ke/infopack/citizenship/lawful/ · verified 2026-06-09
Work experience
https://fns.immigration.go.ke/infopack/citizenship/lawful/ · verified 2026-06-09
Age range
https://fns.immigration.go.ke/infopack/citizenship/lawful/ · verified 2026-06-09
Application fee
https://fns.immigration.go.ke/infopack/citizenship/lawful/ · verified 2026-06-09
Years to citizenship
https://fns.immigration.go.ke/infopack/citizenship/lawful/ · verified 2026-06-09
Open to all nationalities
https://fns.immigration.go.ke/infopack/citizenship/lawful/ · verified 2026-06-09
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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 2026-06-09.