Northern Europe

Ireland visa requirements

Travellers from 75 of 198 countries can visit Ireland easily: no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

What 198 passports need to visit Ireland

Find your own passport in the list below for the exact rule.

No visa needed65 of 198 passportsJust show your passport at the border.
Free to visit, live and work10 of 198 passportsVisit, live and work freely.
eVisa2 of 198 passportsApply on the official website.
Visa needed121 of 198 passportsApply at the embassy or consulate.

Types of Ireland visa

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198 of 198 passports

Who can visit easily, by part of the world

For each part of the world: how many countries' travellers can come easily. Easy means no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

Europe36 of 45 countries
Oceania8 of 14 countries
Americas19 of 35 countries
Asia11 of 50 countries
Africa1 of 54 countries

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Questions

How many passports can enter Ireland without a visa?

75 of 198 passports can enter without applying before travel.

What is the most common entry rule for Ireland?

Visa needed: it applies to 121 passports.

Which passports need an embassy visa for Ireland?

121 passports, including India, China, Indonesia, Pakistan Nigeria, and 116 more.

Do India passport holders need a visa for Ireland?

Visa needed.

Do China passport holders need a visa for Ireland?

Visa needed.

Do United States passport holders need a visa for Ireland?

No visa needed, for up to 90 days.

Do Nigeria passport holders need a visa for Ireland?

Visa needed.

Do Pakistan passport holders need a visa for Ireland?

Visa needed.

Do Brazil passport holders need a visa for Ireland?

No visa needed, for up to 90 days.

Which region's passports have the easiest access to Ireland?

Europe: 36 of 45 passports enter without applying first.

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