Embassy Announces Changes to Visa Application For Kenyans, Adds Extra Costs

The embassy further noted that receiving a visa does not automatically guarantee entry into Ireland, as immigration officers at border control retain the authority to deny admission...

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Kenyans applying for Irish visas will now face an additional fee of Ksh9,700 following the Irish Embassy in Nairobi's partnership with VFS Global, effective May 15, 2026.

An extra €63.80 (approximately Ksh9,700) service fee will be charged by VFS Global.
Applicants will now submit documents at the VFS submission centre in Nairobi instead of booking direct appointments at the Embassy of Ireland.
The Embassy states this change aims to streamline services and improve efficiency, though it increases the total cost of a single-entry visa to around Ksh18,600.

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