Welcome to Border Management
Information for carriers
Effective , all air carriers and general aviation operators must transmit API/PNR data to the Directorate of Immigration Services through the designated provider, SITA.
Here is the simple process
Review the API/PNR factsheets
Download the SIF document
Submit the duly filled SIF form copying all listed emails below
Directorate of Immigration Services:
[email protected]Hammad Butt:
[email protected]Carlos Maluta:
[email protected]Christine Kiboi:
[email protected]Edward Irungu:
[email protected]After submission, await engagement from the Directorate of Immigration Services
Border Management Overview
The Directorate of Immigration Services (DIS) is mandated to manage Kenya’s borders in line with the Constitution, the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act (2011), its Regulations (2012), the East African Community OSBP Act (2016), and other relevant laws. Border Management encompasses a wide range of strategic functions aimed at enhancing national security, facilitating legal migration, and safeguarding Kenya’s territorial integrity. These include enforcement of immigration laws, combating organized immigration crime, deploying modern technologies, and fostering national and international partnerships. Through fraud prevention, public engagement, and strict data protection practices, the DIS ensures efficient, secure, and transparent border operations that uphold human rights while protecting national interests.