Kenya passport → Ireland
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Ireland?
Kenyan passport holders need a visa for Ireland, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Ireland at a glance
- Capital
- Dublin
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Languages
- English, Irish
- Calling code
- +353
- Region
- Northern Europe
Ireland for other passports
- KenyaVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Northern Europe for Kenyan passport holders
Common questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Ireland?
Kenyan passport holders need a visa for Ireland, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Kenyan citizens stay in Ireland?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Kenyan citizens get a visa on arrival in Ireland?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Kenyan citizens visit without a visa?
66 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Kenya passport ranks #63 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Kenyan citizens (edited 7 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Ireland before you travel.