Irish Embassy in Nairobi
Embassy 
Ireland Nairobi, Kenya
- Address
- Waiyaki Way, Nairobi
- Phone
- +254 20 5135300
- Website
- ireland.ie
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 5 November 2024
Ireland’s embassy to Kenya is in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, at Waiyaki Way, Nairobi. Ireland requires Kenyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Opening hours of the Irish embassy in Nairobi
| Monday | 08:30–16:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:30–16:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30–16:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30–16:30 |
| Friday | 08:30–16:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Kenya
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Jamhuri Day
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in Ireland
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The Irish embassy in Nairobi is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–16:30.
Ireland visa for Kenyan citizens
KenyaIreland Visa required Ireland visa for citizens of Kenya
IrelandKenya Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Kenya visa for citizens of Ireland
Ireland requires Kenyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Check with the Irish embassy in Nairobi whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
Other missions nearby
Ireland’s other missions in Kenya
The Irish embassy in Nairobi is the only mission of Ireland in Kenya on record. Kenya in turn has an embassy in Dublin.
Good to know
About the Irish embassy in Nairobi
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Ireland in Nairobi.
Address and contact
Address: Waiyaki Way, Nairobi. The record for the Irish embassy in Nairobi includes a phone number and an official website.
Irish citizens travelling to Kenya
Irish citizens do not need a visa for Kenya, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
When the Irish embassy in Nairobi is closed
The next closures of the Irish embassy in Nairobi for public holidays in Kenya are Jamhuri Day on Saturday 12 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026; it may also close for Christmas Day (Lá Nollag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the Irish embassy in Nairobi
Current procedures for the Irish embassy in Nairobi, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Irish embassy in Nairobi
Within 1 km of the Irish embassy in Nairobi there are 2 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Irish Embassy in Nairobi?
The Irish embassy in Nairobi is at Waiyaki Way, Nairobi.
What are the opening hours of the Irish Embassy in Nairobi?
The Irish embassy in Nairobi is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–16:30.
Is the Irish Embassy in Nairobi open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Irish embassy in Nairobi do not include Saturday.
When is the Irish Embassy in Nairobi closed?
The Irish embassy in Nairobi closes on Kenya’s public holidays, the next being Jamhuri Day on Saturday 12 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Ireland.
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Ireland?
Ireland requires Kenyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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