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Do Spanish passport holders need a visa for Ireland?

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No visa. Spanish citizens can enter Ireland with a valid DNI or passport.

The Spanish foreign ministry says Spanish citizens can travel freely to Ireland without a visa, with only a valid DNI or passport. Ireland is outside Schengen, so travelers from Spain go through passport control on arrival. A valid passport is needed to go on to the UK, which also requires an ETA unless you live in Ireland.

Source: Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores, Unión Europea y Cooperación. Checked Oct 3, 2026See the source

Visa: Not required; EU free movement applies to Spanish citizens.
Documents: DNI or passport; A passport can be needed for tasks such as opening an account or renting a home.
At the border: Passport control; Ireland is not in the Schengen area.
Onward to Northern Ireland: Passport and UK ETA; Spanish residents of Ireland travelling from Ireland do not need an ETA.

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