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Ireland visa for Kenyan citizens
Entry requirement
Ireland requires Kenyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Ireland visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ireland.ie
Which Ireland visa?
Short stay 'C' visit visa (tourism)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.
- Fee
- €60
- Processing time
- Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.
Apply on AVATS – Automated Visa Application and Tracking System
Ireland’s tourist visa costs €60 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is visas.inis.gov.ie. Processing time, as Ireland states it: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.
Irish missions in Kenya
Ireland has 1 mission in Kenya, with its embassy in Nairobi.
Irish citizens travelling to Kenya
IrelandKenya Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Kenya visa for citizens of Ireland
Travel advice for Ireland
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Kenyan citizens planning a trip to Ireland can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Ireland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 19 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Ireland (updated 4 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Ireland (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Kenyan citizens can stay in Ireland
How long Kenyan citizens may stay in Ireland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Kenyan citizens apply
In Kenya, applications go to the Irish embassy in Nairobi, or to a visa centre acting for Ireland; fees, documents and processing times are published by Ireland.
Ireland’s neighbours for Kenyan citizens
The United Kingdom requires Kenyan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Irish citizens travelling to Kenya
Before flying to Kenya, Irish citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Ireland?
Ireland requires Kenyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Irish embassy in Kenya?
The Irish embassy in Kenya is in Nairobi.
How much does the Ireland tourist visa cost?
Ireland’s official sources give a standard fee of €60 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.
Do Irish citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Before flying to Kenya, Irish citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Can Kenyan citizens enter Ireland visa-free?
No; Kenyan citizens need a visa for Ireland obtained in advance.
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.