Kenyan Citizenship as a Stateless Person
Section 15 of the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act,2011 provides :
A person who does not have an enforceable claim to the citizenship of any recognized state and has been living in Kenya for a continuous period since 12th December, 1963, shall be deemed to have been lawfully resident and may,on application,in the prescribed manner be eligible to be registered as a citizen of Kenya if that person:-
- Has adequate knowledge of Kiswahili or a local dialect.
- Has not been convicted of an offence and sentenced to imprisonment for a term of three years or longer.
- Intends upon registration as a citizen to continue to permanently reside in Kenya or to maintain a close and continuing association with Kenya;and
- The person understands the rights and duties of a citizen.
Who Qualifies?
Section 15(1) of the Act provides that any person who does not have an enforceable claim
to citizenship of any recognized state and has been living in Kenya for a continuous period since 12th December,1963 shall be deemed to have been lawfully resident and may, on application, in the prescribed manner be eligible to be registered as a citizen of Kenya.
Document Checklist
- A printed online application form 13.
- 2 passport size photographs.
- Certificate of good conduct.
- Proof of residence in Kenya since 12/12/1963.
- A sworn affidavit of the continuous residence in Kenya.
- Applicants must ensure that they are lawfully present in the country as they wait for application to be finalized.
- Copy of the Police Clearance Certificate.
Get In Touch
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Nairobi, Kenya.