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Do Irish passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

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No visa. Irish passport holders do not need a visa to visit the United Kingdom.

Irish citizens do not require a visa to enter the UK. Irish citizens, including dual citizens, do not need an ETA when travelling to or transiting through the UK from outside the Common Travel Area. When travelling from outside the Common Travel Area, present a valid Irish passport to the carrier or border control to demonstrate the ETA exemption.

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

Pre-travel authorization: No ETA required; Irish citizens are ineligible to apply.
Documents: Valid Irish passport; Required to demonstrate the ETA exemption when travelling from outside the Common Travel Area.

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