Department of Immigration Services
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Paybill
206 206
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M-Pesa
Pay via M-Pesa 206 206
- Open M-Pesa — dial *334# or open the M-Pesa app.
- Select Lipa na M-Pesa, then Pay Bill.
- Enter Business Number: 206 206
- Enter Account (Reference Number): Your Immigration / eCitizen invoice number.
- Enter the amount — in KES.
- Enter your M-Pesa PIN and confirm. You'll get an SMS confirmation.
Account format
Reference Number: Your Immigration / eCitizen invoice number.
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M-Pesa fees for Immigration
| Amount | M-Pesa fee | Total cost | % fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| KES 50 | Free | KES 50 | — |
| KES 200 | KES 5 | KES 205 | 2.50% |
| KES 1,000 | KES 10 | KES 1,010 | 1.00% |
| KES 5,000 | KES 34 | KES 5,034 | 0.68% |
| KES 20,000 | KES 62 | KES 20,062 | 0.31% |
About Immigration
Pay for passports, visas, work permits, and citizenship services via eCitizen.
- Sector
- Government
- Official site
- immigration.go.ke
Frequently asked about Immigration
What is Immigration's paybill number?
Immigration's M-Pesa paybill is 206206. Pay for passports, visas, work permits, and citizenship services via eCitizen.
How do I pay Immigration via M-Pesa?
Open M-Pesa, select Lipa na M-Pesa, then Pay Bill. Enter business number 206206, then your account (Your Immigration / eCitizen invoice number.), then the amount, then confirm with your M-Pesa PIN.
What account number do I use for Immigration?
Your Immigration / eCitizen invoice number.
Can I pay Immigration from abroad?
Yes — diaspora users typically send via remittance services like Wise, Sendwave, Lemfi, or WorldRemit, which deposit directly to Immigration's paybill 206 206. Compare fees on our diaspora hub before sending.
What are the M-Pesa fees for paying Immigration?
M-Pesa charges a transaction fee based on the amount sent. Use our M-Pesa fees calculator to see the exact 2026 cost for any amount.
What if I pay the wrong amount or use the wrong paybill?
Contact Immigration support immediately with your M-Pesa transaction code. If you sent to the wrong paybill entirely, contact Safaricom on 100 (free from a Safaricom line) within 7 days to request a reversal — though success isn't guaranteed.
How do I confirm my payment to Immigration went through?
M-Pesa sends a free SMS confirmation with a transaction code (e.g., ABC12DEF345). Save this code — it's your proof of payment. Immigration should also confirm receipt via their channels.
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