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Ireland tourist visa

The Visit Tourist visa is for holidays. Some travellers can visit without a visa, usually for up to 90 days.

Ways to get a Ireland tourist visa

  1. Visit Tourist visa

    Visa needed

    Holiday travellers who need an Irish entry visa.

    Entries
    Single or multiple entry.
    Fee
    €60 for single entry; €100 for multiple entry. Fee exemptions apply.
    1. Apply at an Irish embassy or consulate before travelling.
    2. Submit fingerprints if you are aged 6 or over and live in China, Hong Kong, India, Nigeria or Pakistan.

  2. Visa-free visit

    No visa needed

    Citizens of the listed countries and territories who hold valid passports.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days.

  3. British and European free movement rights

    No visa needed

    British citizens under the Common Travel Area arrangement, all European Union citizens and citizens of European Free Trade Association member states.

  4. Visa-free entry with certain British statuses or travel documents

    No visa needed

    British Overseas Territories citizens, British Nationals (Overseas), British Overseas citizens, holders of a United Nations laissez-passer and holders of an Interpol Travel Document.

    Stay
    Three months.

  5. Visa-free entry with a family residence card

    No visa needed

    Holders of a Residence Card of a family member of a European Union citizen.

  6. British-Irish Visa Scheme

    No visa needed

    Chinese and Indian citizens with a valid UK visa marked BIVS, meaning British-Irish Visa Scheme, who have already cleared UK immigration.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days, or until the current UK permission to enter or remain ends, whichever is shorter.
    Valid for
    The UK visa and UK permission to remain must both be unexpired.

    Passports that qualify (2)

    1. Hold a valid UK visa marked BIVS.
    2. Clear immigration in the UK before visiting Ireland.
    3. Enter Ireland while both the UK visa and UK permission to remain are still valid.

  7. Short stay visa waiver programme

    No visa needed

    Citizens of the listed countries with a valid UK C short stay visa who have cleared UK immigration and received UK permission for up to 180 days, during the programme's stated period.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days, or until the current UK permission to remain ends, whichever is shorter.
    Valid for
    The stated programme extension ends on 31 October 2026. The UK visa and UK permission to remain must both be unexpired.
    1. Hold a valid UK C short stay visa.
    2. Clear UK immigration and receive permission to stay in the UK for up to 180 days.
    3. During the programme's stated period, enter Ireland before either the UK visa or UK permission expires.

Who needs it

Travellers who do not qualify for a visa exemption must get an Irish visa before travelling.

Who doesn't

British, European Union and European Free Trade Association citizens have visa-free entry rights. Citizens of the listed visa-exempt countries and some holders of special travel documents or family residence cards also qualify.

How to apply

  1. Check whether you qualify for visa-free entry.
  2. If you need a visa, apply at an Irish embassy or consulate before travelling.
  3. Submit fingerprints if you are aged 6 or over and live in China, Hong Kong, India, Nigeria or Pakistan.

Good to know

  • Applicants from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ecuador, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Montenegro, Morocco, North Macedonia, Peru, Serbia, Sri Lanka, Tunisia, Uganda and Zambia do not pay an application fee.
  • Spouses and certain family members of European Economic Area citizens and Swiss citizens receive Irish visas free of charge.
  • Fingerprint rules depend on where you live, regardless of your nationality.
  • The listed short stay visa waiver programme was extended to 31 October 2026. No later extension is specified.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Ireland?

Travellers who do not qualify for a visa exemption must get an Irish visa before travelling. British, European Union and European Free Trade Association citizens have visa-free entry rights. Citizens of the listed visa-exempt countries and some holders of special travel documents or family residence cards also qualify.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Ireland?

There are 7 options: Visit Tourist visa (a visa from an embassy); Visa-free visit (no visa at all); British and European free movement rights (no visa at all); Visa-free entry with certain British statuses or travel documents (no visa at all); Visa-free entry with a family residence card (no visa at all); British-Irish Visa Scheme (no visa at all); Short stay visa waiver programme (no visa at all).

Who can go to Ireland without a tourist visa?

Citizens of the listed countries and territories who hold valid passports. British citizens under the Common Travel Area arrangement, all European Union citizens and citizens of European Free Trade Association member states. British Overseas Territories citizens, British Nationals (Overseas), British Overseas citizens, holders of a United Nations laissez-passer and holders of an Interpol Travel Document. Holders of a Residence Card of a family member of a European Union citizen. Chinese and Indian citizens with a valid UK visa marked BIVS, meaning British-Irish Visa Scheme, who have already cleared UK immigration. Citizens of the listed countries with a valid UK C short stay visa who have cleared UK immigration and received UK permission for up to 180 days, during the programme's stated period.

How much does a Ireland tourist visa cost?

€60 for single entry; €100 for multiple entry. Fee exemptions apply.

How do I apply for a Ireland tourist visa?

1. 1. Check whether you qualify for visa-free entry. 2. 2. If you need a visa, apply at an Irish embassy or consulate before travelling. 3. 3. Submit fingerprints if you are aged 6 or over and live in China, Hong Kong, India, Nigeria or Pakistan.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist visa for Ireland?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Ireland visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a tourist visa for Ireland be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Ireland tourist visa rules?

On Ireland's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my tourist visa once I am in Ireland?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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