Entering Ireland

121of 233 nationalities can turn up without arranging anything

What Ireland asks of each nationality on arrival.

You may not need a visa at all

A visa or residence permit from one of these countries changes what Ireland asks of you, whatever your passport says.

If you hold	You get instead	Stay
United Kingdom visa holders	Visa free	3 months

Long-term visas for Ireland

Visa	Lets you stay
Working holiday authorisation for Ireland	1 year

Entry rules by nationality

The same ladder as a passport page, read from the other side of the border. Bars are drawn against the largest group.

Visa freeNothing to arrange121
Visa on arrivalIssued at the border0
e-VisaApplied for online0
Visa requiredEmbassy or consulate112

Visa free121 nationalities

Visa required112 nationalities

Last verified December 2023