Ireland passport visa requirements 2026
Where a Ireland passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.
Ireland passport at a glance
With a Ireland passport you can enter 121 destinations visa-free and 36 with a visa on arrival, so 157 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 26 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 15 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.
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| Destination | Entry rule for Ireland passports |
|---|---|
| United States of America | eVisa |
| United Kingdom | Visa-free |
| Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…) | Visa-free |
| Canada | eVisa |
| Australia | eVisa |
| Japan | Visa-free (90 days) |
| China | Visa-free (30 days) |
| United Arab Emirates | Visa-free (30 days) |
| Turkey | Visa-free (90 days) |
| Thailand | Visa-free (60 days) |
| India | eVisa |
| South Africa | Visa-free (90 days) |
Access by region
Number of destinations in each category for Ireland passport holders.
| Region | Visa-free | Visa on arrival | eVisa | Visa required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa | 18 | 15 | 12 | 9 |
| Asia | 23 | 17 | 7 | 4 |
| Europe | 43 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| North America | 20 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Oceania | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| South America | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Longest visa-free stays
Where Ireland passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:
- Georgia — up to 360 days
- Antigua and Barbuda — up to 180 days
- Armenia — up to 180 days
- Barbados — up to 180 days
- Costa Rica — up to 180 days
- Dominica — up to 180 days
- El Salvador — up to 180 days
- Mexico — up to 180 days
Full list of destinations
Visa-free 121
Albania90 days
Andorra
Angola30 days
Antigua and Barbuda180 days
Argentina90 days
Armenia180 days
Austria
Bahamas90 days
Barbados180 days
Belarus30 days
Belgium
Belize
Bolivia90 days
Bosnia and Herz.90 days
Botswana90 days
Brazil90 days
Brunei90 days
Bulgaria
Cape Verde30 days
Chile90 days
China30 days
Colombia90 days
Costa Rica180 days
Croatia
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Dominica180 days
Dominican Rep.
Ecuador90 days
El Salvador180 days
Estonia
Fiji120 days
Finland
France
Gambia90 days
Georgia360 days
Germany
Greece
Grenada90 days
Guatemala90 days
Guyana90 days
Haiti90 days
Honduras90 days
Hong Kong90 days
Hungary
Iceland
Israel90 days
Italy
Jamaica90 days
Japan90 days
Kazakhstan30 days
Kiribati90 days
Kosovo90 days
Kyrgyzstan60 days
Latvia
Lesotho90 days
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau90 days
Malawi30 days
Malaysia90 days
Malta
Marshall Islands90 days
Mauritius90 days
Mexico180 days
Micronesia30 days
Moldova90 days
Monaco
Mongolia30 days
Montenegro90 days
Morocco90 days
Mozambique30 days
Namibia90 days
Netherlands
Nicaragua90 days
North Macedonia90 days
Norway
Palau90 days
Palestine
Panama90 days
Paraguay90 days
Peru180 days
Philippines30 days
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days
Saint Lucia42 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days
San Marino
Senegal90 days
Serbia90 days
Seychelles90 days
Singapore90 days
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Africa90 days
South Korea90 days
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
São Tomé and Príncipe15 days
Taiwan90 days
Tajikistan30 days
Thailand60 days
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia90 days
Turkey90 days
Uganda90 days
Ukraine90 days
United Arab Emirates30 days
United Kingdom
Uruguay90 days
Uzbekistan30 days
Vanuatu120 days
Vatican City
Venezuela90 days
Zambia90 days
eSwatini30 days
eVisa 26
Visa on arrival 36
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can Ireland passport holders visit without a visa?
Ireland passport holders can visit 121 destinations visa-free, including Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan and others. Adding the 36 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 157 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.
Which countries offer visa on arrival to Ireland passport holders?
36 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Ireland passport holders, including Indonesia, Egypt, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Qatar, Oman, Jordan and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.
Where can Ireland passport holders travel with an eVisa?
26 destinations let Ireland passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including Kenya, Vietnam, United States of America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, Azerbaijan and others.
Do Ireland passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?
Ireland passport holders can enter visa-free in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Do Ireland passport holders need a visa for the United States?
Ireland passport holders need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation obtained online before travel for the United States, according to our data.
Do Ireland passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Ireland passport holders can enter visa-free for the United Kingdom, according to our data.
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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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