Do Irish passport holders need a visa for China?
Covers 11 passports and 80 destinations. Rules older than 30 days are flagged for re-check.
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How we checkNo visa. Ordinary Irish passport holders can visit China visa-free for up to 30 days.
Until 31 December 2026, ordinary Irish passport holders may enter visa-free for tourism, business, family or friends visits, exchange, or transit, for no more than 30 days. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay. Complete the online Arrival Card within 24 hours of arrival; a paper form is available at the airport. Visitors must register with the local Public Security Bureau within 24 hours; hotels and hostels handle registration for their guests.
Source: Department of Foreign Affairs (Ireland). Checked Oct 19, 2026See the source
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- For eligible purposes, until 31 December 2026
- Passport validity
- 6 months past stay
- Passport cards cannot be used
- Pre-travel authorization
- Arrival Card
- Complete online within 24 hours of arrival; paper form available at the airport
- Registration
- Within 24 hours
- Hotels and hostels register guests; others register with the local Public Security Bureau