Basic Travel Requirements for Kenyans visiting
Ireland
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Irish Visa.
- A valid passport which has a validity of 6 months after your intended date of exit from the country. The passport must have two blank pages during the time of submitting the visa application.
- Correctly completed visa application form which carries the applicant’s signature. Parents should sign the application form of applicants under the age of 16 years.
- Two copies of recent passport photographs captured with a white background. The photograph should follow the rules for a visa application. Sign your name at the back of each photo.
- Bank statement from the previous six months prior to the period of visa application. This shows that you have sufficient funds to take care of your self while you are in the country.
- Valid travel insurance which covers sufficient medical insurance for the duration of stay in the country.
- Proof of accommodation for your stay in Ireland.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Proof of civil status.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Ireland Visa for Kenyans
Facts about Ireland
The Republic of Ireland is famous its coastline, villages, and towns by the shoreline. The country has a lot of resorts and cliffs. The most famous and highest cliffs in Ireland are the Croaghaun which rises to 688m. tourists can enjoy surfing and kayaking at the seaside resort to the south and southwest of Ireland. The cities in Ireland have a lot of attractions for every tourist. In Dublin, the main attractions are the Dublin Castle, Croke Park, Saint Stephen’s Green Park, and the Bloomsday Festival. Cork city has a wildlife park, an opera house, a castle, and an island. The best-known attraction in Limerick King John’ Castle, other attractions include; The Hunt Museum, Adare, and Lough Gur. Galway is not known for its attractions but rather for its atmosphere and lively scenery. Waterford is the city with the warmest climate in the world and has a 5km long beach which is very popular for surfing.
The tourism industry in the Republic of Ireland is one of the biggest contributing industries to the economy of the country. Each year, the industry contributes €5bn in revenue accounting for 4% of GNP and providing over 200,000 jobs. In 2017, over 9 million foreign tourists visited the country which was a 3.5% increase from the number that visited during the previous year. It is estimated that this number is going to be on the rise for years to come.
Being involved in any form of drug dealing, even if it is being in possession of a small quantity of will attract a lengthy prison sentence. Foreigners are not allowed to enter or leave the country with €10,000 or its equivalent.
Foreigners are advised to avoid carrying items for anyone whether on entry or exit from the country. Ensure to keep car doors locked while driving and protect your pin at all times when you are at the ATM.
Types of Ireland Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 6 – 8 weeks | 90 days |
| Business visa | 6 – 8 weeks | 90 days |
| Student visa | 6 – 8 weeks | More than 90 days |
General Requirements for Ireland Visa
- A valid passport which has a validity of 6 months after your intended date of exit from the country. The passport must have two blank pages during the time of submitting the visa application.
- Correctly completed visa application form which carries the applicant’s signature. Parents should sign the application form of applicants under the age of 16 years.
- Two copies of recent passport photographs captured with a white background. The photograph should follow the rules for a visa application. Sign your name at the back of each photo.
- Bank statement from the previous six months prior to the period of visa application. This shows that you have sufficient funds to take care of your self while you are in the country.
- Valid travel insurance which covers sufficient medical insurance for the duration of stay in the country.
- Proof of accommodation for your stay in Ireland.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Proof of civil status.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Ireland Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Kenyans who are visiting Ireland on the tourist visa intend to do so for sightseeing, recreation, relaxation, and leisure purposes.
- Applicants of this visa may also be willing to visit their friends and relatives residing in the country.
- Foreigners who are visiting a host in the country should provide a letter of invitation from their host. The letter should have the home address and telephone number of the host.
- A signed application letter explaining why you want to travel to Ireland should be provided. Your full name and your postal address should be included in the letter.
- This visa does not allow you to work in Ireland or use any publicly funded services such as a public hospital.
- Holders of the tourist visa are not allowed to take up a course of study during their time in the country.
- Holders of this visa may attend festivals and events.
- A letter from your employer stating the awareness and allowance of your leave is required if you are employed. The letter should contain the duration of your visit and how long you have been employed.
- Kenyans are expected to provide a copy of their stay permit in the country.
- Minors should ensure they have the original copy of their birth certificate during the visa application process. A notarized letter of consent signed by applicants’ parent should be provided if they are under the age of 18 years.
- You are required to have a document which shows that you have the incentive of returning to your home country.
- Receipt of paid visa application fee should be provided.
- You are not permitted to seek public funds.
- An extension to your visa will only be granted in rare and exceptional circumstances.
- All documents must be written in English Language.
Ireland Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The business visa is for Kenyans who intend visiting Ireland to engage in business activities.
- Business travelers are allowed to sign and negotiate business contracts with partner companies whilst they are in the country.
- With this visa, foreigners may attend conferences, business summits, and trade fairs.
- You are required to present a letter from your current employer in Kenya. The letter should be written on the company’s official letterhead and must include the duration of your visit to Ireland.
- An official letter of invitation from your partner company should be provided. The letter should state the duration and purpose of your visit.
- If your finances will be covered by your employer or the company you are to meet with in Ireland, it should be stated in the letter provided.
- Certificate of business registration of your partner company in Ireland should be provided.
- Proof that the visa application fee has been paid is required.
- If you have had prior business dealings with the company in Ireland, proof of this is likely to aid your visa application.
- Kenyans who have been invited by more than one host in the country must obtain a separate letter of invitation from each host.
- If you have a family at home, you must prove that you will return to them. A description of your family and children should be attached to the document submitted during the visa application process.
- The initial visa issued to you will be valid for a single-entry. If you have a valid reason for leaving the country, for a short period of time, you must apply in advance.
Ireland Student Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Eligible applicants of this visa are students who intend to study either part-time or full-time in one of the schools in Ireland.
- Before initiating the visa application process, applicants should ensure they have been admitted into the school of their choice to study.
- You are granted this visa on the basis that you will attend school to partake in a course which involves at least 15 hours of organized daytime tuition every week.
- If you have been refused a visa for any country, you must submit the original letter of refusal that was issued to you by the authorities of that country.
- An official letter of acceptance from the school you have been accepted to should be provided. Information on the letter should include the course you are to study and the duration of your stay in the country.
- All applicants regardless of nationality or educational background must undertake the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test and provide the original certificate during the visa application.
- Other acceptable certificates will be those from an internationally recognized test such as TOEFL or Cambridge.
- You are required to pay at least €6,000 of your tuition where the course fee is above this amount. Where the course fee is below €6,000, you are required to pay this fee in full.
- Evidence of the amount paid should be included in your Letter of Acceptance from the college.
- The initial visa issued to you will be valid for a single entry to the country. If you have a valid reason for leaving Ireland for a short period of time you must apply in advance of making any arrangements for a re-entry visa.
- Before a re-entry visa can be issued, you must be registered with the Garda National Immigration Bureau.
- Applicants who are under the age of 18 years are required to have the original copy of their birth certificates. A notarized letter of consent signed by both their parents should be provided.
- Only students attending a full-time course of education of at least one year’s duration leading to qualifications recognized by the Minister for Education and Science will be permitted to take up casual employment.
Ireland Visa Fees
Tourist visa
60.00 (EUR)
Business visa
60.00 (EUR)
Student visa
60.00 (EUR)
Ireland Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Kenya
Nairobi
4th Floor, Delta Office Suites, Manayani Road Off Waiyakai Way, Nairobi, Kenya.
https://www.dfa.ie/irish-embassy/kenya/
+254 20 513 5300