Ireland
Kenya
Kenya visa for Irish citizens
Entry requirement
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.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Kenya visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at kenyaembassyireland.net
Which Kenya visa?
Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Not set by the eTA; the officer issues a visitor's pass of up to 6 months in total
- Fee
- US$30
- Processing time
- Generally within 3 working days (72 hours); express is processed immediately
Kenya’s ETA costs US$30 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is etakenya.go.ke. Processing time, as Kenya states it: Generally within 3 working days (72 hours); express is processed immediately. Longest stay on the ETA: Not set by the eTA; the officer issues a visitor's pass of up to 6 months in total.
Where to apply in Ireland
- Embassy of Kenya in Dublin
Elgin Road 11, Dublin
Kenyan citizens travelling to Ireland
KenyaIreland Visa required Ireland visa for citizens of Kenya
Travel advice for Kenya
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Ireland to Kenya, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Kenya at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Kenya (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Kenya (updated 19 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Irish citizens can stay in Kenya
Irish citizens may stay in Kenya for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Kenya.
How Irish citizens apply
Irish citizens apply for the ETA for Kenya online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
Kenya’s neighbours for Irish citizens
Uganda admits Irish citizens visa-free.
Kenyan citizens travelling to Ireland
Kenyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Ireland.
Frequently asked questions
Do Irish citizens need a visa for 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.
How long can Irish citizens stay in Kenya?
Irish citizens can stay in Kenya for up to 90 days with an ETA.
How much does the Kenya ETA cost?
Kenya’s official sources give a standard fee of US$30 for the ETA. Processing time: Generally within 3 working days (72 hours); express is processed immediately.
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Ireland?
Kenyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Ireland.
Can Irish citizens enter Kenya visa-free?
No; Irish citizens need an ETA for Kenya.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.