Do you need a visa for Ireland?
Entry rules for Ireland for 9 passports, each checked against the official source. All enter without a visa for short stays.
We list only the pairs we have checked against the official source. A destination or passport that is not listed has not been checked yet; it does not mean a visa is required.
How this tool works
We read the official notice for each pair and record the date. Nothing here is generated; a pair with no written check is not shown.
How we check| Passport | Entry | What it means | Last checked | Full rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | No visa | No visa. Australian passport holders do not need a visa to visit Ireland as tourists. | Oct 3, 2026 | Full rules |
| Austria | No visa | No visa. Austrian passport holders can visit Ireland without a visa. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| Canada | No visa | No visa. Canadian passport holders can visit Ireland without a visa for up to 90 days. | Oct 3, 2026 | Full rules |
| France | No visa | No visa. French passport holders can visit Ireland for up to 3 months without immigration registration. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| Germany | No visa | No visa. German citizens can enter Ireland with a passport or a national ID card. | Oct 3, 2026 | Full rules |
| Portugal | No visa | No visa. Portuguese passport holders do not need a visa to visit Ireland. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| Spain | No visa | No visa. Spanish citizens can enter Ireland with a valid DNI or passport. | Oct 3, 2026 | Full rules |
| United Kingdom | No visa | No visa. British citizens travel freely to Ireland under the Common Travel Area. | Oct 3, 2026 | Full rules |
| United States | No visa | No visa. US passport holders visit Ireland visa-free as tourists. | Oct 4, 2026 | Full rules |
Before you fly to Ireland
Dublin's literary links, a rugged Atlantic coast and lively traditional music. Rain is heaviest in winter.
Read the guideVisas and entryWho needs a visa, an online travel authorization or nothing at all, written from the official rules and dated.
Read the guideTrip cost in IrelandA bed, food, transport and sights per day, at three price levels.
Open the calculatorPower plugs in IrelandSocket types and voltage, and whether you need an adapter.
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Do Australian passport holders need a visa for Ireland?
No visa. Australian passport holders do not need a visa to visit Ireland as tourists.
Do Austrian passport holders need a visa for Ireland?
No visa. Austrian passport holders can visit Ireland without a visa.
Do Canadian passport holders need a visa for Ireland?
No visa. Canadian passport holders can visit Ireland without a visa for up to 90 days.
Do French passport holders need a visa for Ireland?
No visa. French passport holders can visit Ireland for up to 3 months without immigration registration.
Do German passport holders need a visa for Ireland?
No visa. German citizens can enter Ireland with a passport or a national ID card.
Do Portuguese passport holders need a visa for Ireland?
No visa. Portuguese passport holders do not need a visa to visit Ireland.
Do Spanish passport holders need a visa for Ireland?
No visa. Spanish citizens can enter Ireland with a valid DNI or passport.
Do British passport holders need a visa for Ireland?
No visa. British citizens travel freely to Ireland under the Common Travel Area.
Do US passport holders need a visa for Ireland?
No visa. US passport holders visit Ireland visa-free as tourists.