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Ireland Passport Visa Requirements

Discover where Ireland passport holders can travel visa-free, with e-Visa, or where a visa is required.

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12
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18
Visa Required

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# Country Visa Status Notes
1 Afghanistan Visa Required
Notes
The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Afghanistan due to the extremely volatile security situation in the country.
2 Albania Visa Free
Notes
Passport card valid.
3 Algeria Visa Required -
4 Andorra Visa Free
Notes
Passport card valid.
5 Angola Visa Free
Notes
30 days per trip, but no more than 90 days within any 1 calendar year for tourism purposes only. Visitors must have a return/onward ticket and a hotel reservation confirmation. An International Certificate of Vaccination is required.
6 Antigua and Barbuda Visa Free -
7 Argentina Visa Free -
8 Armenia Visa Free -
9 Australia E-Visa
Notes
90 days on each visit in 12-month period. May enter using SmartGate.
10 Austria Freedom of Movement
Notes
Passport card valid.
11 Azerbaijan E-Visa -
12 Bahamas Visa Free
Notes
Extension of stay is possible.
13 Bahrain E-Visa
Notes
Visa on arrival is single entry, subject to a fee. Multiple entry visa available on arrival for 1 month stay. Irish citizens can also apply for e-Visas as an alternative.
14 Bangladesh Visa on Arrival
Notes
Visitors can apply to extend their stay when in the country.
15 Barbados Visa Free
Notes
Visitors must have proof of onward travel, whereby their final destination is their country of residence or origin.
16 Belarus Visa Free
Notes
Visa-free until 31 December 2025. Visa-free entry should not exceed 90 days per calendar year. The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Belarus due to Belarus' support of the ongoing war in Ukraine, and limited options for Irish citizens in the country to leave.
17 Belgium Freedom of Movement
Notes
Passport card valid.
18 Belize Visa Free -
19 Benin E-Visa
Notes
Must have an international vaccination certificate.
20 Bhutan E-Visa
Notes
Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival. Visitors are required to book with a registered tour operator in Bhutan.
21 Bolivia Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any year period.
22 Bosnia and Herzegovina Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 6-month period. Passport card valid.
23 Botswana Visa Free
Notes
Extension to the visa-free period must be applied for in advance.
24 Brazil Visa Free
Notes
Extension of stay is possible.
25 Brunei Visa Free -
26 Bulgaria Freedom of Movement
Notes
Passport card valid.
27 Burkina Faso E-Visa
Notes
The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Burkina Faso due to the political and security situation in the country.
28 Burundi Visa on Arrival
Notes
The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Burundi due to safety concerns.
29 Cabo Verde Visa Free
Notes
Must register online at least five days prior to arrival.
30 Cambodia E-Visa
Notes
Visa is also obtainable online. Visitors are not permitted to make day-trips to Cambodia (except in certain circumstances).
31 Cameroon E-Visa
Notes
Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
32 Canada Visa Free
Notes
eTA required if arriving by air.
33 Central African Republic Visa Required
Notes
The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Central African Republic due to the security situation in the country.
34 Chad Visa Required
Notes
Visitors holding an 'entry authorisation' letter can pick up a visa on arrival.
35 Chile Visa Free
Notes
Visitors are issued an immigration card on arrival and will be prevented from leaving Chile without it.
36 China Visa Free
Notes
Visa-free from 14 March 2024 to 31 December 2026. 240-hour (10-day) visa-free transit to a third country or region (including Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan) using any mode of transport. Must have a confirmed onward ticket/itinerary, and enter through 1 of 64 approved ports. During which, may freely travel within the 24 provinces permitted for visa-free transit and engage in tourism, business, and visits. 24-hour visa-free transit to a third country or region (including Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan), is available at most international airports, without leaving the airport. Travellers who need to leave the airport may obtain a temporary entry permit from immigration. 5-day port visa (Visa on Arrival) for Shenzhen if arriving at designated ports of entry from Hong Kong by land or sea, for stays within Shenzhen. 3-day port visa (Visa on Arrival) if arriving in Zhuhai or Xiamen at designated ports of entry, for stays within the respective city. 15-day visa-free entry for cruise ship passengers in tour groups, if arriving at any cruise port along China's coastline, including but not limited to Tianjin; Dalian; Shanghai; Lianyungang; Wenzhou; Zhoushan; Xiamen; Qingdao; Guangzhou; Shenzhen; Beihai; Haikou; Sanya. May further travel inland to all regions of coastal provinces (and equivalents) and Beijing. May apply for a port visa (Visa on Arrival) if travelling for an urgent, qualified reason. Prior clearance for port visa is highly recommended or may be denied boarding by airlines.
37 Colombia Visa Free
Notes
Visitors may only enter Colombia for up to 180 days in any calendar year.
38 Comoros Visa on Arrival -
39 Costa Rica Visa Free -
40 Cote d'Ivoire E-Visa
Notes
e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport.
41 Croatia Freedom of Movement
Notes
Passport card valid.
42 Cuba E-Visa
Notes
Can be extended up to 90 days with a fee.
43 Cyprus Freedom of Movement
Notes
Passport card valid.
44 Czechia Freedom of Movement
Notes
Passport card valid.
45 Denmark Freedom of Movement
Notes
Passport card valid.
46 Djibouti E-Visa -
47 Dominica Visa Free -
48 Dominican Republic Visa Free -
49 DR Congo E-Visa
Notes
The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) due to security concerns.
50 East Timor Visa on Arrival
Notes
Irish and British citizens, unlike other EU citizens, must pay a 30 USD visa fee on arrival.
51 Ecuador Visa Free
Notes
Extension of stay is possible.
52 Egypt E-Visa -
53 El Salvador Visa Free -
54 Equatorial Guinea E-Visa -
55 Eritrea Visa Required
Notes
Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
56 Estonia Freedom of Movement
Notes
Passport card valid.
57 Eswatini Visa Free
Notes
Extension of stay possible for a maximum of 90 days in total.
58 Ethiopia E-Visa
Notes
Visa on arrival is obtainable only at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. e-Visa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. e-Visa is available for 30 or 90 days.
59 Fiji Visa Free -
60 Finland Freedom of Movement
Notes
Passport card valid.
61 France Freedom of Movement
Notes
Passport card valid.
62 Gabon E-Visa
Notes
e-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.
63 Gambia Visa Free -
64 Georgia Visa Free
Notes
Passport card valid.
65 Germany Freedom of Movement
Notes
Passport card valid.
66 Ghana Visa Required
Notes
Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
67 Greece Freedom of Movement
Notes
Passport card valid.
68 Grenada Visa Free -
69 Guatemala Visa Free -
70 Guinea E-Visa -
71 Guinea-Bissau Visa on Arrival -
72 Guyana Visa Free -
73 Haiti Visa Free
Notes
The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Haiti due to the volatile situation in the country.
74 Honduras Visa Free -
75 Hungary Freedom of Movement
Notes
Passport card valid.
76 Iceland Freedom of Movement
Notes
Passport card valid.
77 India E-Visa
Notes
e-Visa holders must arrive via 32 designated airports or 5 designated seaports. An Indian e-Tourist Visa may only be obtained twice within 1 calendar year. Foreigners of Pakistani origin or who hold a Pakistani Passport are not eligible for an e-Visa. Foreigners who are not Pakistani nationals, but whose parents or grandparents (either paternal or maternal) were born in, or were permanent residents in Pakistan, are also not eligible for an e-Visa.
78 Indonesia Visa on Arrival
Notes
Not available at all entry points.
79 Iran E-Visa
Notes
Passengers who have already made an application, at least two days before arrival, at the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affair's E-Visa website and present the submission notification at the airport's visa desk may obtain a visa on arrival. Women will be refused entry if not wearing Islamic head cover, scarf, long sleeves or stockings. The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Iran due to the security situation in the country, and arbitrary arrest and detentions of European citizens by the Iranian authorities.
80 Iraq E-Visa
Notes
Irish citizens can obtain a visa on arrival at Iraq's airports, land and sea crossings for 60 days, for a fee of 75 USD. The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Iraq due to the extremely dangerous security situation and the high threat of terrorist attacks in the country.
81 Israel E-Visa
Notes
Extension of stay is possible.
82 Italy Freedom of Movement
Notes
Passport card valid
83 Jamaica Visa Free -
84 Japan Visa Free
Notes
Irish citizens may apply for an extension of stay with the Ministry of Justice for up to 6 months.
85 Jordan E-Visa
Notes
Visa can be obtained upon arrival, it will cost a total of 40 JOD, obtainable at most international ports of entry and land border crossings (except King Hussein/Allenby Bridge) Visa fees may be waived for those in possession of a Jordan Pass depending on the length of their visit to the kingdom.
86 Kazakhstan Visa Free -
87 Kenya Visa Required
Notes
Applications can be submitted up to 90 days prior to travel and must be submitted at least 3 days in advance. eTA fee is USD 32.50. Proof of reservation at the hotel where visitors plan to stay is required (if staying with friends, an invitation letter is also acceptable). Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries.
88 Kiribati Visa Free -
89 Kuwait E-Visa -
90 Kyrgyzstan Visa Free -
91 Laos E-Visa
Notes
18 of the 33 border crossings are only open to regular visa holders. e-Visa may be used to enter Laos through the Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 3 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges, in Boten (road and railroad), and in Vientiane (at Khamsavath railway station). Visa on arrival is available at the Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 4 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges and 7 border crossings.
92 Latvia Freedom of Movement
Notes
Passport card valid
93 Lebanon Visa on Arrival
Notes
Free visa on arrival can be granted whenever a telephone number and address in Lebanon is provided. Visa can be extended for an additional two months.
94 Lesotho Visa Free -
95 Liberia Visa Required
Notes
Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival, subject to conditions.
96 Libya E-Visa
Notes
The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Libya due to the volatile situation in the country.
97 Liechtenstein Freedom of Movement
Notes
Passport card valid.
98 Lithuania Freedom of Movement
Notes
Passport card valid.
99 Luxembourg Freedom of Movement
Notes
Passport card valid.
100 Madagascar E-Visa -
101 Malawi Visa Free -
102 Malaysia Visa Free
Notes
If no return ticket is held, one must be purchased at the border or entry will be refused.
103 Maldives Visa on Arrival -
104 Mali Visa Required
Notes
The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Mali due to security concerns.
105 Malta Freedom of Movement
Notes
Passport card valid.
106 Marshall Islands Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180-day period.
107 Mauritania E-Visa
Notes
Available at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport.
108 Mauritius Visa Free
Notes
180 days maximum stay in any 1 calendar year.
109 Mexico Visa Free -
110 Micronesia Visa Free
Notes
Extension of stay is possible.
111 Moldova Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period. Passport card valid.
112 Monaco Visa Free
Notes
Passport card valid.
113 Mongolia Visa Free
Notes
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia has exempted visas for 34 countries from January 2023 to December 2025.
114 Montenegro Visa Free
Notes
Passport card valid for 30 days.
115 Morocco Visa Free -
116 Mozambique E-Visa
Notes
Travelers must register on the e-Visa platform at least 48 hours prior to travel and pay a processing fee of 650 MT.
117 Myanmar E-Visa
Notes
e-Visa holders must arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports or via land border crossings with Thailand — Tachileik, Myawaddy and Kawthaung or India — Rih Khaw Dar and Tamu. e-Visa available for both tourism (allowed stay is 28 days) or business (allowed stay is 70 days) purposes. The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Myanmar due to the ongoing situation in the country.
118 Namibia Visa Free -
119 Nauru Visa Required
Notes
Visa requirement waived for holders of an Entry Permit letter.
120 Nepal Visa on Arrival
Notes
Extension of stay is possible of up to 150 days. Business travellers can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 5 years, subject to a fee and a license issued by the Ministry of Industry.
121 Netherlands Freedom of Movement
Notes
(European Netherlands) Passport card valid.
122 New Zealand E-Visa
Notes
May enter using eGate. International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy must be paid upon requesting an Electronic Travel Authority. Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. Such travellers are not required to pay the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy.
123 Nicaragua Visa Free
Notes
Tourist card must be obtained on arrival, subject to a fee. Extension of stay is possible.
124 Niger Visa Required
Notes
The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Niger due to the political and security situation in the country.
125 Nigeria E-Visa
Notes
Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
126 North Korea Visa Required -
127 North Macedonia Visa Free
Notes
Passport card valid.
128 Norway Freedom of Movement
Notes
Passport card valid.
129 Oman Visa Free
Notes
A visa waiver is in place for travellers who are arriving directly from the Emirate of Dubai who have a visa or an entrance stamp from Dubai, whereby the visa must be valid for 21 days at least upon arrival in Oman. A visa waiver is in place for travellers who are arriving directly from Qatar, whereby the visa must state as being valid for Oman and must be valid for at least one month on arrival.
130 Pakistan E-Visa -
131 Palau Visa on Arrival
Notes
Extension is possible for a fee.
132 Panama Visa Free -
133 Papua New Guinea E-Visa
Notes
Available at Gurney Airport (Alotau), Mount Hagen Airport, Port Moresby Airport and Tokua Airport (Rabaul).
134 Paraguay Visa Free -
135 Peru Visa Free -
136 Philippines Visa Free -
137 Poland Freedom of Movement
Notes
Passport card valid.
138 Portugal Freedom of Movement
Notes
Passport card valid.
139 Qatar Visa Free
Notes
Visa waiver available for Irish citizens with a 30 day extension available.
140 Republic of the Congo Visa Required -
141 Romania Freedom of Movement
Notes
Passport card valid.
142 Russia E-Visa
Notes
Visa waiver available for passengers arriving by cruise only who are staying in Russia for a maximum of 72 hours. The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Russia due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, and the security situation in the country.
143 Rwanda E-Visa -
144 Saint Kitts and Nevis Visa Required
Notes
Extension of stay is possible.
145 Saint Lucia Visa Free
Notes
Extension of stay is possible.
146 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Visa Free
Notes
Extension of stay is possible.
147 Samoa Visa Free
Notes
Extension of stay is possible.
148 San Marino Visa Free
Notes
Passport card valid.
149 Sao Tome and Principe Visa Free -
150 Saudi Arabia E-Visa -
151 Senegal Visa Free -
152 Serbia Visa Free
Notes
Irish citizens may stay in Serbia for 90 days within any 6-month period. Extension is possible. Passport card valid.
153 Seychelles Visa Free
Notes
Irish citizens can extend their stay for three months, up to a maximum of 12 months. Visitor's permit is issued free of charge, subject to documentation being provided at the entry point.
154 Sierra Leone E-Visa -
155 Singapore Visa Free
Notes
Extension of stay possible.
156 Slovakia Freedom of Movement
Notes
Passport card valid.
157 Slovenia Freedom of Movement
Notes
Passport card.
158 Solomon Islands Visa Free
Notes
3 months within a year period.
159 Somalia E-Visa
Notes
Available at Berbera, Borama, Burao, Erigavo and Hargeisa airports. 30 days, available at Bosaso Airport, Galcaio Airport and Mogadishu Airport. The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Somalia due to the volatile security situation in the country.
160 South Africa Visa Free -
161 South Korea E-Visa
Notes
The validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
162 South Sudan E-Visa
Notes
Obtainable online. Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel. The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to South Sudan due to security concerns.
163 Spain Freedom of Movement
Notes
Passport card valid.
164 Sri Lanka E-Visa
Notes
The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period. Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa): SAARC - USD 35 Non SAARC - USD 75 e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee. If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
165 Sudan Visa Required
Notes
The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Sudan due to the ongoing military conflict in the country. Khartoum International Airport is currently closed, leaving Irish citizens options to leave very limited.
166 Suriname Visa Free
Notes
An entrance fee of USD 50 or EUR 50 must be paid online prior to arrival. Multiple entry e-Visa is also available.
167 Sweden Freedom of Movement
Notes
Passport card valid.
168 Switzerland Freedom of Movement
Notes
Passport card valid.
169 Syria Visa Free
Notes
The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Syria due to the ongoing conflict and insecurity in the country. Irish citizens currently in Syria are advised to leave as soon as possible.
170 Tajikistan Visa Free
Notes
Visa also available online.
171 Tanzania E-Visa -
172 Thailand Visa Free
Notes
ACMECS Single Visa issued by Cambodia and Thailand are valid for 90 days from the date of issue and are valid for a stay of 60 days in Thailand. Extension of stay is possible. Maximum two visits annually if not arriving by air.
173 Togo E-Visa
Notes
Extension of stay possible for an additional 90 days, subject to a fee.
174 Tonga Visa on Arrival
Notes
Extension of stay for a further 5 months is possible.
175 Trinidad and Tobago Visa Free -
176 Tunisia Visa Free -
177 Turkey Visa Free -
178 Turkmenistan Visa Required
Notes
Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
179 Tuvalu Visa on Arrival -
180 Uganda Visa Free
Notes
Irish Citizens are not required to apply for an eVisa and are granted a fee-free visa on arrival. An East Africa Tourist Visa issued by Kenya or Rwanda can also be used for entry.
181 Ukraine Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period. The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Ukraine due to Russia's aggression towards Ukraine. Irish citizens currently in Ukraine are advised to leave if able to do so.
182 United Arab Emirates Visa Free
Notes
Extension of stay is possible for a further 30 days with a fee.
183 United Kingdom Freedom of Movement
Notes
Freedom of movement under Common Travel Area (in Constituent countries) Passport card valid
184 United States Visa Required
Notes
ESTA is valid for 2 years from the date of issuance. ESTA is also required when entering the country by cruise ship or land. A Form I-94 is required for entry into the United States by land. It carries a $30 fee and can be obtained either online or upon arrival. Visa required for nationals of VWP countries who have travelled or been present in Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan, Syria or Yemen at any time on or after 1 March 2011 (with limited exceptions), or those who have travelled or being present in Cuba at any time on or after 12 January 2021, or nationals of VWP countries who are also nationals of Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Sudan or Syria.
185 Uruguay Visa Free
Notes
Extension of stay is possible for a further 90 days.
186 Uzbekistan Visa Free -
187 Vanuatu Visa Free -
188 Vatican City Visa Free
Notes
Passport card valid.
189 Venezuela Visa Free
Notes
Extension of stay is possible for a further 90 days.
190 Vietnam E-Visa
Notes
e-Visa is valid for 90 days and multiple entry.
191 Yemen Visa Required
Notes
The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Yemen due to the volatile situation in the country. Terrorism, civil unrest, health risks, kidnapping, armed conflict, and landmines are present.
192 Zambia Visa Free
Notes
For those travelling to Zambia for business, the maximum stay is 30 days in any one-year period. Tourists are allowed 90 days in any 1-year period.
193 Zimbabwe E-Visa
Notes
For those travelling to Zimbabwe for business, a visa on arrival can also be issued for a maximum stay of 30 days.

Destinations by Region

Asia 46 countries
Europe 44 countries
Africa 52 countries
Americas 33 countries
Oceania 14 countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries can Ireland passport holders visit visa-free?
Ireland passport holders can visit 130 countries and territories without obtaining a visa in advance. This includes visa-free access, visa on arrival, and e-Visa destinations.
What is the global ranking of the Ireland passport?
The Ireland passport is ranked #4 in the world based on the number of destinations accessible without a traditional visa.
Do Ireland citizens need a visa for Europe?
Visa requirements for Ireland citizens visiting European countries vary. Check the destination table above for specific requirements for each European country.
How can Ireland citizens apply for a visa?
The visa application process varies by destination. Generally, you'll need to apply through the destination country's embassy or consulate, or through their online e-Visa portal if available.