Gate Pass
Serial numbered gate pass books in NCR, with numbering and perforation included
- Minimum order: 1 book for A4, 2 for A5, 4 for A6, 8 for A7
- 1 to 2 days once artwork is approved
- Paper type: No Carbon Required (NCR), so writing copies through without carbon paper
- Included on every order: Serial numbering and perforation
- Sizes: A4, A5, A6 and A7
- Parts per set: Duplicate (2), triplicate (3) or quadruplicate (4)
- Sets per book: 25, 50 or 100
- Colour: Single colour or full colour
- Binding: Glued at the top with a backing board
- Delivery: To all counties in Kenya, or collect from the Print Lion office
What is a gate pass and how much does it cost in Kenya?
A gate pass is a form that lets goods, vehicles or people enter or leave a premises, which a security guard checks at the gate and keeps a copy of. Print Lion prints gate passes as No Carbon Required (NCR) books, so writing on the top sheet copies through to the sheets below without carbon paper. Each book is glued at the top with a backing board, and serial numbering and perforation are included on every order. You can choose A4, A5, A6 or A7, duplicate, triplicate or quadruplicate parts, and 25, 50 or 100 sets per book, in single colour or full colour. As an example, 10 A5 duplicate books with 50 sets each cost Ksh 4,000. Minimum order is 1 book for A4, 2 for A5, 4 for A6 and 8 for A7. Orders are ready in 1 to 2 days once artwork is correct and approved, with delivery to all counties in Kenya or collection from the Print Lion office.
Options & pricing
A4 (210 x 297 mm)
A5 (148 x 210 mm)
A6 (105 x 148 mm)
A7 (74 x 105 mm)
Everything included as standard
Serial numbering and perforation come on every order, not as paid extras. Each price covers printing, binding, numbering and perforation together.
No carbon paper needed
Books are printed on No Carbon Required paper, so what you write on the top sheet copies straight through to the sheets below. The guard keeps a copy, you keep a copy.
Built for your gate
Factories, warehouses, schools, hotels, estates and construction sites all use gate passes to control what goes in and out. Choose the size, parts and sets that match how busy your gate is.
Professional print, quick turnaround
Order in single colour or full colour and have your books ready in 1 to 2 days once your artwork is approved. Supply your own design, including one made with AI tools, and we print it for you.
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Getting your artwork ready
Files are printed exactly as supplied, so your artwork must be print ready and high resolution. Print Lion does not type, edit or typeset forms. Accepted files are PDF, high-resolution TIFF, JPEG, PSD, and AI or other vector files. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher files, and Canva or Google Docs links are not accepted. Keep artwork at least 150 DPI at final print size. Both CMYK and RGB are fine, though printed colour can differ from what you see on screen. Allow 2 mm bleed beyond the trim edge and keep text at least 10 mm from the trim edge. Send your files by email, WhatsApp or a shareable link. We send a proof for your approval before any printing begins.
Common questions
What is a gate pass used for?
A gate pass is a form that allows goods, vehicles or people to enter or leave a place. A security guard checks it at the gate and keeps a copy. Factories, warehouses, schools, hotels, estates and construction sites use them to control what goes in and out.
What sizes do gate pass books come in?
Print Lion prints gate passes in A4 (210 x 297 mm), A5 (148 x 210 mm), A6 (105 x 148 mm) and A7 (74 x 105 mm).
What is the minimum order?
The minimum order is 1 book for A4, 2 books for A5, 4 books for A6 and 8 books for A7.
Are the books serial numbered?
Yes. The books are serial numbered, and both numbering and perforation are included on every order at no extra charge.
How are gate pass books priced?
Price depends on size, number of parts, sets per book and quantity, and includes printing, binding, serial numbering and perforation. As an example, 10 A5 duplicate books with 50 sets each cost Ksh 4,000. Send us your details on WhatsApp for an exact quote.
How long does an order take?
Orders are ready in 1 to 2 days once your artwork is correct and approved. Requesting changes or a sample can add time.
Can I use my own design?
Yes. You can supply your own design, including one made with AI tools, as long as the file is print ready and high resolution. Print Lion prints files as supplied and does not type, edit or typeset forms.
What file types are accepted?
We accept PDF, high-resolution TIFF, JPEG, PSD, and AI or other vector files. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher files, and Canva or Google Docs links are not accepted. Keep artwork at least 150 DPI at final print size.
Do you deliver?
Delivery to all counties in Kenya is available, or you can collect from the Print Lion office on Moi Avenue, Nairobi.
NCR book price calculator
Every order includes serial numbering and perforation, and every book is top-glued with a back board. Print-ready files only — we don't offer typing, editing or typesetting.
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