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Visa requirements for Ireland

Who can enter Ireland, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of September 4, 2026.

Passport holders from 78 countries can enter Ireland without a visa in advance. All 78 enter visa-free on a valid passport. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.

78 visa-free
0 on arrival
0 eTA
0 e-visa
171 visa required

Visa-free entry

78 nationalities

Visa required in advance

171 nationalities

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Ireland

Ireland is an island in the North Atlantic Ocean, in Northwestern Europe. Geopolitically, the island is divided between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. It is separated from Great Britain to its east by the North Channel, the Irish Sea, and St George's Channel. Ireland is the second-largest island of the British Isles, the third-largest in Europe, and the twentieth-largest in the world. As of 2022, the population of the entire island is just over 7 million, with 5.1 million in the Republic of Ireland and 1.9 million in Northern Ireland, ranking it the second-most populous island in Europe after Great Britain.

CapitalDublin

RegionNorthern Europe

Population5.5M

Area70,273 km²

CurrencyEuro

LanguagesEnglish, Irish

Calling code+353

Tourist arrivals11M (2019)

Climate in Dublin

Warmest August, coolest December, driest May.

January to December mean temp, Open-Meteo (2020)

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