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Do French passport holders need a visa for Ireland?

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No visa. French passport holders can visit Ireland for up to 3 months without immigration registration.

French citizens may stay in Ireland for up to 3 months. For a longer stay, they must have the necessary financial means; no immigration registration is required. Entry is with a valid national identity card or passport.

Source: France Diplomatie. Checked Oct 19, 2026See the source

Maximum stay: 3 months; Longer stays require sufficient financial means.
Passport validity: Valid for the stay; A valid national identity card is also accepted.
Registration: Not required; No registration with immigration services is needed.

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