Ireland passport → United Kingdom
Do Irish citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Visa-free entry
Irish passport holders can visit the United Kingdom without a visa.
Official entry rules: gov.uk
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
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United Kingdom at a glance
- Capital
- London
- Currency
- British pound (GBP)
- Languages
- English
- Calling code
- +44
- Region
- Northern Europe
GB54.0°N · 2.0°WPhoto: Chiugoran · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsUnited Kingdom for other passports
- IrelandVisa-free
IndiaVisa required
United StateseTA180 days
United Arab EmirateseTA180 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeeTA180 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
CanadaeTA180 days
Nearby in Northern Europe for Irish passport holders
Common questions
Do Irish citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Irish passport holders can visit the United Kingdom without a visa.
How long can Irish citizens stay in the United Kingdom?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Irish citizens get a visa on arrival in the United Kingdom?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Irish citizens visit without a visa?
159 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Ireland passport ranks #5 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.