Visa Requirements for Irish Citizens

Visa Information for Passport Holders of Ireland

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Freedom of Travel

Irish passport holders can travel to 31 destinations without a visa. Identify cards or passports may be required.

Visa Not Required

81 destinations allow visa-free entry to Irish citizens.

Visa On Arrival

A visa can be obtained upon arrival at 18 destinations for passport holders of Ireland.

  • Bangladesh PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa On Arrival30 daysVisitors can apply to extend their stay when in the country.
  • Burkina Faso PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa On Arrival1 month
  • Burundi PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa On Arrival1 month
  • Comoros PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa On Arrival45 days
  • Iraq PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa On Arrival60 daysIrish citizens can obtain a visa on arrival at Iraq's airports, land and sea crossings for 60 days, for a fee of US$75.
    Visa not required for up to 30 days to Iraqi Kurdistan.
    On 15 March 2021 the Iraqi government lifted pre-arrival visa requirements, allowing Irish citizens to apply for visa on arrival in any entry point.
  • Lebanon PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa On Arrival1 monthFree 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.
  • Maldives PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Mauritania PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa On ArrivalAvailable at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport.
  • Nepal PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa On Arrival90 daysExtension 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.
  • Palau PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa On Arrival30 daysExtension is possible for a fee.
  • Sierra Leone PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa On Arrival
  • Solomon Islands PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa On Arrival3 months3 months within a year period
  • Somalia PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa On ArrivalAvailable at Berbera, Borama, Burao, Erigavo and Hargeisa airports.
    30 days, available at Bosaso Airport, Galcaio Airport and Mogadishu Airport.
  • Timor-Leste PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa On Arrival90 daysIrish and British citizens, unlike other EU citizens, must pay a $30 visa fee on arrival.
  • Togo PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa On Arrival7 daysExtension of stay possible for an additional 90 days, subject to a fee.
  • Tonga PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa On Arrival31 daysExtension of stay for a further 5 months is possible.
  • Tuvalu PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa On Arrival30 days
  • United Arab Emirates PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa On Arrival30 daysExtension of stay is possible for a further 30 days with a fee.

eVisa

Irish passport allows entry to 21 destinations with an eVisa obtained prior to arrival.

  • Angola PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa30 days30 days extendable once.
    Visitors who have been granted an online pre-visa or have requested a pre-visa from an Angolan consulate abroad are issued a visa upon arrival at the country's border crossings.
    Maximum total stay of 90 days within a one-year period.
    Visitors must have a return/onward ticket and a hotel reservation confirmation.
    International Certificate of Vaccination required.
  • Australia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 dayseVisitor, if granted, allows 90 day stay per visit for 12 months.
    eVisitor is issued free of charge.
  • Azerbaijan PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa30 days
  • Benin PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa30 daysMust have an international vaccination certificate.
  • Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa3 monthseVisa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport.
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa7 days
  • Djibouti PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa31 days
  • Ethiopia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaup to 90 daysVisa on arrival is obtainable only at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
    eVisa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
    eVisas are available for 30 or 90 days.
  • Gabon PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 daysElectronic visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.
  • Guinea PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 days
  • India PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa60 dayse-Visa holders must arrive via 26 designated airports
    An Indian e-Tourist Visa can only be obtained twice in one calendar year.
  • Iran PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa30 daysPassengers who have already made an application, at least two days before arrival, at the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affair's E-Visa website
    Women will be refused entry if not wearing Islamic head cover, scarf, long sleeves or stockings.
  • Kenya PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa3 months
  • Myanmar PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa28 dayseVisa 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.
    eVisa available for both tourism (allowed stay is 28 days) or business (allowed stay is 70 days) purposes.
  • New Zealand PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa3 monthsMay 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.
  • Nigeria PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 daysPre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
  • Pakistan PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaElectronic Travel Authorization to obtain a visa on arrival for tourism purposes.
    Electronic Travel Authorization to obtain a visa on arrival for business purposes.
    Online Visa eligible.
  • South Korea PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 2 years from the date of approval.
  • South Sudan PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaObtainable online
    Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel
  • Suriname PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa
  • Vietnam PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa30 daysA single entry eVisa is available.
    Fee payable.

eVisa / On Arrival

For 17 destinations, On-Arrival visa or an electronic visa / auhtorization is available to passport holders of Ireland.

  • Bahrain PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival3 monthsVisa 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 eVisas as an alternative.
  • Cambodia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysVisa is also obtainable online.
    Visitors are not permitted to make day-trips to Cambodia (except in certain circumstances).
  • Egypt PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Indonesia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysNot available at all entry points.
  • Jordan PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On ArrivalVisa 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.
  • Kuwait PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival3 months
  • Laos PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysVisa on arrival is available at Luangphabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, the 4 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges
    eVisa may be used to enter Laos through Luangphabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 3 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges
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    Visa on arrival is extendable for an additional 60 days at the Department of Immigration in Vientiane.
  • Madagascar PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
  • Malawi PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysA residence permit must be obtained for those wishing to stay beyond 90 days.
  • Mozambique PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Papua New Guinea PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 daysVisa on Arrival is currently suspended.
    Available at Gurney Airport (Alotau), Mount Hagen Airport, Port Moresby Airport and Tokua Airport (Rabaul).
  • Rwanda PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Saudi Arabia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
  • Sri Lanka PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Tanzania PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival3 months
  • United States of America PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysESTA required if arriving by air or cruise ship.
    ESTA is valid for two years when issued.
    Holders of non-biometric passports must obtain a visa for the United States as they are ineligible to apply for an ESTA.
    Leaving the United States and re-entering from Canada or Mexico will not reset the original 90 day maximum stay. You can only reset the timer by leaving North America.
  • Zimbabwe PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival3 monthsFor those travelling to Zimbabwe for business, a visa on arrival can also be issued for a maximum stay of 30 days.

Pre-arranged Visa Required

24 destinations require a visa obtained at an embassy or consulate prior to arrival from passport holders of Ireland. This requirement may be waived off if Irish citizens meet certain alternate requirements such as holding other visas or resident permits.

  • Afghanistan PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Algeria PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Bhutan PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredPre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
    Visitors are required to book with a registered tour operator in Bhutan.
  • Cameroon PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredPre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
  • Central African Republic PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Chad PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredVisitors holding an 'entry authorisation' letter can pick up a visa on arrival.
  • China PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
    72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
    144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
    Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
  • Congo PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Cuba PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required90 daysCan be extended up to 90 days with a fee.
  • Equatorial Guinea PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Eritrea PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredPre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
  • Ghana PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredPre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
  • Guinea-Bissau PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Liberia PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredPre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival, subject to conditions.
  • Libya PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredPre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
    Passengers arriving in Libya must hold a non-objection form issued by the Libyan Immigration Authorities.
    All travellers arriving in Libya for tourism must convert $1000 USD in freely convertible currency, or debit the amount from a credit card upon arrival in the country.
  • Mali PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Nauru PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredVisa requirement waived for holders of an Entry Permit letter.
  • Niger PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • North Korea PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Russia PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Requirede-Visa (16 days) holders must arrive and depart via 29 checkpoints.
    e-Visa is currently suspended.
    Visa waiver available for passengers arriving by cruise only who are staying in Russia for a maximum of 72 hours.
  • Sudan PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Syria PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Turkmenistan PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredPre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
  • Yemen PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required

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