KenyaKenyan ID Card Abroad: Photos 35 x 45 mm on White, Free UK Replacements Until 30 October 2026
Kenyan ID abroad: 2–3 passport photos on white (35 x 45 mm in Canada). UK: first ID £30; duplicates, replacements and changes free until 30 Oct 2026.
Key points
5 points- Kenya High Commission in the UK: duplicate, replacement and change-of-particulars services are free for six months, up to 30 October 2026.
- UK: two passport-size photos on a white background; £30 by card for first-time applicants; appointment only.
- Canada: photos 35 x 45 mm on a white background; three photos for a first ID, two for a replacement; money order of CAD 70.
- Holders of first-generation (big size) ID cards apply as first-time applicants.
- Cards come back by post — send a tracked, prepaid self-addressed envelope.
Kenyans living abroad can apply for or replace their national ID card at a Kenya High Commission. The two largest diaspora pages — the UK and Canada — ask for printed passport-size photos on a white background, and the UK mission has a deadline worth knowing: free replacements until 30 October 2026.
UK: free replacements until 30 October 2026
The Kenya High Commission in London says: «Duplicate/Replacement/Change of Particulars services will be FREE for a period of six months up to 30th October 2026.» First-time applicants pay £30 by debit or credit card at the High Commission.
- Photos: two (2) passport size photographs recently taken on a white background.
- The form Reg. 136A must be filled before you come; submission is strictly by appointment.
- Married women changing their name come with their husband.
- Collection is only by post: bring a secure, registered, trackable self-addressed envelope with prepaid postage.
For a new ID the UK list adds: your Kenyan passport (original and copy), Kenyan birth certificate, copies of your parents’ ID cards and birth certificates, and proof of your UK status. For a lost card: a police report and a notarised affidavit.
Canada: 35 x 45 mm photos and CAD 70
The Kenya High Commission in Ottawa gives an exact size: photos «on a white background following these dimensions 35mm x 45mm (3.5 x 4.5cm)». A 2 x 2 inch photo is possible only if your face appears small enough to fit the 35 x 45 frame.
| Application | Photos |
|---|---|
| First ID, or holder of a first-generation card | Three (3) passport-size photos, white background |
| Lost, damaged or duplicate card | Two (2) passport-size photos, white background |
| Change of particulars | Two (2) passport-size photos, white background |
Canada also asks for a money order of CAD 70 payable to the Kenya High Commission and a prepaid Xpresspost return envelope with tracking. Processing takes approximately eight weeks.
First-generation ID cards
Both missions say the same: holders of first-generation identity cards (the big size) are treated as first-time applicants.
Get the 35 x 45 mm photo on a white background on our Kenya ID card photo page.
04Questions
4 answers01What photo size is needed for a Kenyan ID card abroad?
The Kenya High Commission in Canada asks for 35 x 45 mm (3.5 x 4.5 cm) passport-size photos on a white background; the UK asks for passport-size photos on a white background.
02How many photos do I need?
In the UK, two. In Canada, three for a first ID or first-generation card holders, two for a replacement or change of particulars.
03Is replacing a Kenyan ID free in the UK?
Yes, duplicate, replacement and change-of-particulars services are free for six months, up to 30 October 2026. A first ID costs £30.
04How much does a Kenyan ID cost in Canada?
A money order of CAD 70 payable to the Kenya High Commission; processing takes about eight weeks.
05Official sources
- Kenya High Commission in the UK — National ID applications
kenyahighcom.org.uk - Kenya High Commission in Canada — Requirements for applying for a Kenyan identity card (ID)
kenyahighcommission.ca
Author: Yevhen Kravchenko. Published . Checked against official sources on .
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