Getting a driving licence in Kenya requires submitting a compliant passport-style photo. The photo must meet specific size, format, and quality standards set by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA). In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about driving licence photo requirements in Kenya and how to apply for your licence.
Key Points Summary
- Kenya driving licence photos must be 45mm x 35mm, in JPEG format, with a plain white or light background.
- The total cost for a driving licence in Kenya is KES 3,500, including fees for the licence and interim permit.
- The Smartphone iD online tool offers a quick and affordable way to take a fully compliant driving licence photo within minutes.
Passport photo for Kenya driving licence requirements
Your Kenya driving licence photo must meet the following specifications:
- Size: 45mm high x 35mm wide (This is the standard size required by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) for all applications, including new licenses, renewals, and replacements.)
- Format: JPEG
- Resolution: At least 600 dpi without interpolation
- File size: Maximum 500KB
- Background: Plain white or off-white
- Pose: Frontal view, centered with a neutral facial expression
- Lighting: Even lighting with no shadows or reflections on the face
- Attire: No hats, headgear, or glasses unless for religious or medical reasons
Ensuring your photo meets these requirements is easy with the Smartphone iD app, available on the Apple or Google Play Store. You can also conveniently access our web app by clicking the ‘Take a Photo’ button. Simply take a picture against a plain background, and our tool will automatically resize and optimize it for your Kenya driving licence application.
How to apply for a Kenya driving licence
To apply for a driving licence in Kenya, follow these steps:
- Complete a driving test at an NTSA-approved driving school
- Obtain a Driving Test Completion Certificate
- Have your biometrics taken at an NTSA station
- Submit your application form, along with the required documents and fees
- Collect your interim driving licence at the NTSA station
- Your permanent driving licence card will be delivered to you by mail
Required documents
When applying for a Kenya driving licence, you will need to submit:
- A completed driving licence application form
- Your original national ID card and a copy
- Your original birth certificate and a copy
- A compliant passport-style photo
- Your Driving Test Completion Certificate
- The applicable fees
Cost of applying for a driving license in Kenya
The total cost of applying for a driving license in Kenya is KES 3,500, broken down as follows:
- Driving licence fee: KES 3,000
- Interim driving licence fee: KES 500
In addition, you will need to pay for your passport-style photo. Using our online tool is the most cost-effective option on the market for obtaining a high-quality, compliant photo.
Sources
https://www.ntsa.go.ke/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=232&Itemid=148
