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Ireland visas

Ireland transit visa

Most passengers do not need a visa to connect through an Irish airport if they stay within the airport. Citizens of the listed countries must get a transit visa before travelling.

Ways to get a Ireland transit visa

  1. Transit visa

    Visa needed

    Citizens of the listed countries who transit through an Irish airport.

    Fee
    €25.
    1. Check whether your nationality is on the transit visa list.
    2. Apply for the transit visa before travelling.

  2. Transit without a visa

    Transit without a visa

    Passengers whose nationality does not require a transit visa, who connect to another country and remain within the airport.

Who needs it

Citizens of Afghanistan, Albania, Bolivia, Botswana, Cuba, DR Congo, Dominica, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Honduras, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Lesotho, Moldova, Nauru, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu and Zimbabwe need a transit visa.

Who doesn't

Passengers from other countries generally do not need a transit visa when connecting to another country and remaining within the airport.

Changing planes

Can you stay airside?
Yes, without a visa if you stay in the transit area
Leaving the airport
If you enter Ireland during your connection, the normal entry visa rules apply.
Transit without a visa
Travel through an Irish airport to another country, remain within the airport and hold a nationality that does not require a transit visa.

How to apply

  1. Check whether your nationality requires a transit visa.
  2. If required, apply before travelling.

Good to know

  • Transit without a visa generally requires you to remain within the airport and continue to another country.
  • No maximum connection time is specified.

Questions

Do I need a transit visa for Ireland?

Citizens of Afghanistan, Albania, Bolivia, Botswana, Cuba, DR Congo, Dominica, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Honduras, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Lesotho, Moldova, Nauru, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu and Zimbabwe need a transit visa. Passengers from other countries generally do not need a transit visa when connecting to another country and remaining within the airport.

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

There are 2 options: Transit visa (a visa from an embassy); Transit without a visa (transit without a visa).

How much does a Ireland transit visa cost?

€25.

How do I apply for a Ireland transit visa?

1. 1. Check whether your nationality requires a transit visa. 2. 2. If required, apply before travelling.

Can I stay inside the airport in Ireland without a visa?

Yes, staying in the international transit area is allowed for most travellers. To leave the airport: If you enter Ireland during your connection, the normal entry visa rules apply.

What rules do I have to follow on a Ireland transit visa?

Transit without a visa generally requires you to remain within the airport and continue to another country.

Does my passport change whether I need a transit 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 transit 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 transit 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 transit 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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