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Do Irish passport holders need a visa for South Korea?

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No pre-travel authorization. Irish passport holders traveling to South Korea for a short-term visit or business are temporarily exempt from K-ETA.

Irish nationals traveling for a short-term visit or business are temporarily exempt from K-ETA through 31 December 2026. The page does not state a maximum stay. An e-Arrival Card can be completed online within 72 hours of arrival. Irish passports must be valid for the duration of the stay; passport cards cannot be used.

Source: Department of Foreign Affairs (Ireland). Checked Oct 19, 2026See the source

Pre-travel authorization: K-ETA temporarily exempt; For short-term visits or business through 31 December 2026.
Passport validity: Valid for the stay; Passport cards cannot be used.
Documents: e-Arrival Card; May be completed online within 72 hours of arrival.

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