Kenyan Citizenship as a Widow/Widower of a Kenyan Citizen

Section 12(1) of the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act,2011 provides for :

  • A foreign national who has been married to a citizen who but for the death of the citizen would have been entitled,after a period of seven years,to be registered as a citizen of Kenya under section 11, shall be deemed to be lawfully present in Kenya for the unexpired portion of the seven years and shall be eligible for registration as a citizen on application in the prescribed manner upon expiry of the seven year period.
  • The conditions for registration provided in section 11 shall apply to a widow or widower who has applied for registration under this section.
  • A widow or widower who marries a non-citizen before the expiry of the period of seven years shall not be entitled to acquire citizenship by registration under this section.

Who Qualifies?

Applicant who:

  • A foreign national who has been married to a citizen of Kenya who but for the death of the citizen would have been entitled after a period of seven years to be registered as a citizen of Kenya.

Document Checklist

  • A printed online application form 9.
  • 2 passport size photographs.
  • Copy of marriage certificate.
  • Copy of death certificate of spouse.
  • Certificate of good conduct.
  • A sworn affidavit.
  • Copy of dependants pass/permit.
  • Copy of applicant's passport.
  • 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.
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