Ireland passport
Visa requirements for ordinary passport holders, tourism. Data as of October 14, 2026.
Ireland passport holders can travel to 191 destinations without arranging a visa in advance. That is 143 visa-free, 29 with a visa on arrival, and 19 with an electronic travel authorisation. 22 more offer an e-visa; 35 require a visa before you travel. This puts the Ireland passport 6th of 199 worldwide.
- 143 visa-free
- 29 on arrival
- 19 eTA
- 22 e-visa
- 35 visa required
- #6 global rank
Visa-free
143 destinationsEnter on a valid passport, no visa.
- Åland Islands
- Albania3 months
- Andorra
- Angola30 days
- Anguilla
- Antarctica
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Armenia6 months
- Aruba3 months
- Austria
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belarus30 days
- Belgium
- Belize30 days
- Bermuda
- Bolivia
- Bosnia and Herzegovina3 months
- Botswana3 months
- Brazil3 months
- British Virgin Islands
- Brunei3 months
- Bulgaria
- Cape Verde30 days
- Caribbean Netherlands3 months
- Cayman Islands
- Chile3 months
- China30 days
- Colombia3 months
- Costa Rica6 months
- Croatia
- Curaçao3 months
- Cyprus3 months
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic30 days
- Ecuador3 months
- El Salvador3 months
- Estonia
- Eswatini
- Falkland Islands
- Faroe Islands
- Fiji
- Finland
- France
- French Guiana
- French Polynesia3 months
- Georgia
- Germany
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Greenland
- Grenada
- Guadeloupe
- Guatemala
- Guernsey
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Honduras3 months
- Hong Kong3 months
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Isle of Man
- Italy
- Jamaica3 months
- Japan3 months
- Jersey
- Kazakhstan30 days
- Kiribati3 months
- Kosovo
- Kyrgyzstan30 days
- Latvia
- Lesotho
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macau3 months
- Malaysia
- Malta
- Marshall Islands
- Martinique
- Mauritius
- Mayotte
- Mexico6 months
- Micronesia30 days
- Moldova
- Mongolia30 days
- Montenegro3 months
- Montserrat
- Morocco
- Netherlands
- New Caledonia3 months
- Nicaragua
- North Macedonia3 months
- Norway
- Oman14 days
- Panama3 months
- Paraguay
- Peru3 months
- Philippines30 days
- Poland
- Portugal
- Réunion
- Romania
- Saint Barthélemy3 months
- Saint Helena
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Martin
- Saint Pierre and Miquelon3 months
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Samoa3 months
- San Marino30 days
- São Tomé and Príncipe15 days
- Serbia3 months
- Singapore
- Sint Maarten3 months
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Solomon Islands3 months
- South Africa3 months
- Spain
- Suriname3 months
- Svalbard and Jan Mayen
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan3 months
- Tunisia3 months
- Turkey3 months
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- Tuvalu3 months
- Uganda
- Ukraine3 months
- United Arab Emirates30 days
- United Kingdom
- Uruguay3 months
- Uzbekistan30 days
- Vanuatu4 months
- Venezuela3 months
- Wallis and Futuna3 months
- Western Sahara
- Zambia3 months
Visa on arrival
29 destinationsA visa is issued at the border.
- Bangladesh30 days
- Burundi
- Cambodia30 days
- Comoros45 days
- Cook Islands31 days
- Egypt30 days
- Ethiopia
- Indonesia30 days
- Iran30 days
- Jordan3 months
- Kuwait3 months
- Laos30 days
- Lebanon
- Liberia
- Madagascar3 months
- Malawi
- Maldives
- Namibia3 months
- Nepal3 months
- Niue30 days
- Palau30 days
- Pitcairn Islands14 days
- Rwanda
- Sierra Leone
- Syria
- Tanzania
- Timor-Leste30 days
- Tonga31 days
- Zimbabwe
Electronic travel authorisation (eTA)
19 destinationsQuick online approval before departure.
e-Visa
22 destinationsApply and get approved online before travel.
Visa required in advance
35 destinationsArrange a visa before you travel.
- Algeria
- Azerbaijan
- Bhutan
- Bouvet Island
- British Indian Ocean Territory
- Burkina Faso
- Cameroon
- Central African Republic
- Côte d’Ivoire
- DR Congo
- Eritrea
- French Southern Territories
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Guinea-Bissau
- Heard Island and McDonald Islands
- Libya
- Mali
- Monaco
- Nauru
- Niger
- Nigeria
- North Korea
- Papua New Guinea
- Republic of the Congo
- Senegal
- South Georgia
- Sudan
- Thailand
- Tokelau
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turkmenistan
- U.S. Minor Outlying Islands
- Yemen
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can Ireland passport holders visit visa-free?
191 out of 248 destinations covered, without arranging a visa in advance (visa-free, on arrival, or eTA). 22 more offer an e-visa; 35 require a visa before travel.
Where can Ireland passport holders travel without a visa?
The country-by-country list below shows where Ireland passport holders can travel visa-free, get a visa on arrival, use an eTA, apply for an e-visa, or need a visa in advance. 191 destinations are currently in the easier-access group.
Do Ireland passport holders need a visa?
It depends on the destination. Some destinations are visa-free or offer a visa on arrival or eTA; 22 offer an e-visa, while 35 require a visa before travel. Check the destination-specific entry rule and official authority before departure.
How can I check the latest visa requirements for a Ireland passport?
Use the destination list and visa requirement pages on this site as a starting point. The Ireland passport data is dated October 14, 2026; rules can change and may depend on nationality, residence, travel purpose, passport validity, or length of stay. Confirm the result with the destination's official immigration authority or consulate.
What is the Ireland passport ranked?
6th of 199 passports worldwide, by number of visa-free-or-easier destinations.
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Ireland have?
2.
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.