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Ireland visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Ireland? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Northern Europe | Continent: Europe

Ireland flag
82Visa-free
0eVisa
0Visa on arrival
116Visa required

Ireland entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 82 can enter Ireland visa-free (most commonly for up to 90 days) and 0 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 116 need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate.

82 of 198 passports can travel to Ireland without arranging anything before departure.

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Ireland entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Ireland
United States of AmericaVisa-free (90 days)
United KingdomVisa-free
CanadaVisa-free (90 days)
AustraliaVisa-free (90 days)
GermanyVisa-free
FranceVisa-free
IndiaVisa required
ChinaVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
South AfricaVisa required
BrazilVisa-free (90 days)
PhilippinesVisa required

Ireland visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Ireland.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa30051
Asia120039
Europe35009
North America17006
Oceania9005
South America6006

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 82
Visa required 116

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Ireland?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 82 can enter visa-free and 116 need a visa before travel. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Ireland without a visa?

82 passports have visa-free access to Ireland, including United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and others. The most common visa-free stay is 90 days.

Does Ireland offer visa on arrival?

Our data shows no passports eligible for a visa on arrival in Ireland. Travellers who are not visa-exempt should arrange an eVisa or visa before departure.

Do European passport holders need a visa for Ireland?

Of 44 passports from Europe, 35 can enter Ireland visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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