Kenya - Consulate of Ireland in Nairobi |
You are a Kenyan citizen or you are from Ireland and are looking for information on the consulate of Ireland in Nairobi situated in Kenya. A consulate in Nairobi could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Ireland. It all depends on the importance of Nairobi and Kenya in the relationships with the government of Ireland.
Irish Consulate in Nairobi, Kenya Block B 2nd Floor Centenary House P.O. Box 30659 Ring Road Westlands Lane, Muthangari 00100 Nairobi Kenya
Tel: (+254) 20 235 7242
Fax: (+254) 20 235 7243
Email: irconsul@swiftkenya.com
Website:
The difference between consulates found in Nairobi are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are
the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private
citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.
All consulates of Ireland in Kenya besides Nairobi
Irish Consulate in Nairobi, Kenya Block B 2nd Floor Centenary House P.O. Box 30659 Ring Road Westlands Lane, Muthangari 00100 Nairobi KenyaEmail: irconsul@swiftkenya.com - Tel: (+254) 20 235 7242 - Website:
Or the embassy of Ireland in Kenya
(There is no embassy of Ireland located in Kenya)
Consulate Appointment in Nairobi
Most consulates in Nairobi need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Ireland in Nairobi first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.
Travel Insurance
When you travel to Nairobi do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel
insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and
need a doctor or hospital in Kenya or Ireland.
Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate
in Nairobi please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.
