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Do Irish passport holders need a visa for Kenya?

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eTA required. Irish passport holders must register for Kenya's eTA before entering.

Visitors must register on the Electronic Travel Authorisation system before entering Kenya. The page does not state a maximum stay, purpose limits, application cost, or processing time. Irish passports must be valid for at least 6 months and have at least 2 blank pages. Most visitors must also purchase Kenyan Inbound Travel Health Insurance for the entire stay before travel.

Source: Department of Foreign Affairs (Ireland). Checked Oct 19, 2026See the source

Pre-travel authorization: eTA registration; Required before entering Kenya
Passport validity: 6 months minimum; Irish passports
Blank pages: 2 pages; Irish passports
Health insurance: Required for most visitors; Must cover the entire stay and be purchased through a Kenyan government website

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