Entry rules by passport
- United States passports
- No visa for tourist visits. The immigration officer decides how long you can stay, up to 90 days, and stamps the date in your passport.Source: Immigration Service Delivery, Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Ireland. Updated as of Nov 4, 2026.
- United Kingdom passports
- For British citizens: no visa or permit, and you can live, work and study in Ireland under the Common Travel Area. A passport is not legally required, but airlines and ferries may ask for one.Source: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (GOV.UK). Updated as of Nov 4, 2026.
- EU passports
- No visa needed. EU citizens move freely and show a valid passport or national ID card to the immigration officer on arrival.Source: Immigration Service Delivery, Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Ireland. Updated as of Nov 4, 2026.
- Canada passports
- No visa for tourist stays of up to 90 days. Your passport must be valid for your whole stay in Ireland.Source: Government of Canada (travel.gc.ca). Updated as of Nov 4, 2026.
- Australia passports
- No visa needed in advance: the immigration officer grants a tourist stay of up to 90 days on arrival. Keep at least one blank page in your passport.Source: Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Smartraveller). Updated as of Nov 4, 2026.
- India passports
- Visa required: apply for a short stay C visa before you travel; the officer sets your stay, up to 90 days. A UK visitor visa counts only under the UK visa waiver or the British Irish Visa Scheme.Source: Immigration Service Delivery, Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Ireland. Updated as of Nov 4, 2026.Full guide for India passports
Other passports: Immigration Service Delivery, Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Ireland lists every nationality. Check again before you travel: Ireland makes the final entry decision.