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    Visas and passports

    Ireland’s visa and passport requirements vary for different nationalities so check with your local embassy or consulate before you travel

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    Passports

    Most people need a valid passport to enter the Republic or Northern Ireland but there are some exceptions:

    • If you're a UK citizen, you can also use official photo identification.
    • If you're an EU citizen, you can use your national identity card to travel throughout the island of Ireland (including Northern Ireland), as long as you are arriving and exiting the island via an airport or ferry port in the Republic of Ireland. If you’re travelling direct to Northern Ireland from the EU or travelling on to Great Britain from Northern Ireland, you’ll need a passport. 

    Air and sea carriers require some form of photo identification (usually either a passport or driving licence), so ALWAYS check what form of ID is required with your individual airline, ferry company or travel agent before travelling.

    While e-passports are commonly used now, you don't need one to enter Ireland.

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    UK citizens don’t need a passport or visa to travel to the island of Ireland. You can use official photo identification.
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    EU nationals can use a national identity card or a valid passport to enter the Republic of Ireland.
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    Always check what form of ID is required by your individual airline, ferry company or travel agent before travelling.
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    Find out about visa requirements from your local embassy or consulate.
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    Your passport must be valid up to the return date of your trip to the island of Ireland.
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    Killaloe, County Clare

    Stand-up paddle boarding with Soulkite

    Visas

    Whether you need a visa to enter Ireland depends on your citizenship.

    Currently, if you’re a citizen of a European Economic Area (EEA) member state (27 countries of the European Union, together with Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein) and many other countries including Great Britain, the USA, Australia, Canada and New Zealand, you don’t need a visa to visit the Republic or Northern Ireland. South African visitors can visit the Republic of Ireland without a visa, but need a UK visa in order to enter Northern Ireland. Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has a full list of countries whose citizens do NOT need a visa to visit Ireland.

    If your country is not on this list, contact your local Irish embassy/consulate before you travel to find out your visa requirements. If you’re planning on travelling to Northern Ireland, contact your local British embassy/high commission or consular office.

    Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme and travel to Northern Ireland

    The UK is launching an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme – an ETA is a digital permission to travel to the UK, including Northern Ireland, and also to travel to Northern Ireland from the Republic of Ireland. The roll-out of the ETA scheme will not happen until the end of 2024 (with the exception of some Middle Eastern countries). For more information, please visit the UK Government website.

    Short-Stay Visa Waiver Scheme

    This scheme allows visitors from certain countries who have a valid UK visit visa to also visit Ireland without the need for an Irish visa. The scheme is valid until October 31st, 2026 and you can get a list of participating countries from the Irish Immigration Service.

    Work and Student Visas

    Wondering about a working holiday in the Republic of Ireland? You can talk to your local Irish embassy or consulate about a Working Holiday Authorisation (WHA). And if you’re interested in studying in Ireland, you can find out more from INIS. If you want to work or study in Northern Ireland, contact UK Visas and Immigrations.