Visa & Entry Guide

Ireland

Ireland is known as the “Emerald Isle” because of its famously green landscape.

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CapitalDublin

LanguagesIrish & English

Entry Guidance

What to know before travelling to Ireland

Use the section that matches your travel purpose and passport context.

Tourist & Leisure

Visitor requirements

Valid passport
Online AVATS application
Application summary
Passport photographs
Travel itinerary
Accommodation confirmation
Proof of finances
Evidence of ties to Kenya
Supporting documents requested

Passport & documents

Kenyan passport holders require an Irish visa. Ireland is not part of the Schengen Area, so a Schengen visa does not by itself permit entry into Ireland. From 15 May 2026, Kenyan citizens and Kenyan residents submit their supporting visa documents through the VFS submission centre in Nairobi. (Ireland API)

Business Travel

Business requirements

Valid passport
Online AVATS application
Application summary
Passport photographs
Irish business invitation
Employer/company letter
Proof of finances
Company/business documents
Supporting documents requested

Passport Context

Kenyan passport holders

Kenyan residents using other passports

From 15 May 2026, Kenyan citizens and Kenyan residents submit their supporting visa documents through the VFS submission centre in Nairobi.

Application Route

How and where to apply

Complete the online visa application and submit the required supporting documents through the VFS submission centre in Nairobi under the current Embassy procedure. (Ireland API)

Embassy / mission

Embassy of Ireland • 4th Floor, Delta Office Suites, Manyani Road, off Waiyaki Way, Nairobi Tel: +254 20 513 5300 (Ireland API)

Processing guidance

Processing depends on visa category and application volumes. Applicants should consult the Embassy's current processing information and apply sufficiently in advance.

Important Visa Information

Guidance does not guarantee approval or entry.

Visa requirements and processing times may change. Sunward Travel will confirm the applicable requirements at the time of application. A visa is issued at the sole discretion of the issuing country's immigration/consular authorities, and Sunward Travel does not guarantee a successful visa application for any applicant or nationality.