North Macedonia passport → Ireland

Do Macedonian citizens need a visa for Ireland?

Visa required in advance

Macedonian passport holders need a visa for Ireland, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre. If you hold a UK visa or similar, it can be easier: see below.

Apply on the official site: irishimmigration.ie

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

Easier if you already hold another visa

Macedonian passport holders who hold one of these documents can get Visa-free90 days instead:

UK visa

Visa waiver for UK 'C' visa holders.

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Ireland at a glance

Capital: Dublin
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Languages: English, Irish
Calling code: +353
Region: Northern Europe

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Ireland for other passports

North MacedoniaVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required

Nearby in Northern Europe for Macedonian passport holders

DenmarkVisa-free90 days
EstoniaVisa-free90 days
FinlandVisa-free90 days
IcelandVisa-free90 days
LatviaVisa-free90 days
LithuaniaVisa-free90 days
NorwayVisa-free90 days
SwedenVisa-free90 days

Common questions

Do Macedonian citizens need a visa for Ireland?

Macedonian passport holders need a visa for Ireland, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can Macedonian citizens stay in Ireland?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Macedonian citizens get a visa on arrival in Ireland?

Not under the standard rules.

Is Ireland easier for Macedonian citizens with a US, UK or Schengen visa?

Yes. With a qualifying UK visa, Macedonian citizens get visa free for up to 90 days. Visa waiver for UK 'C' visa holders.

How many countries can Macedonian citizens visit without a visa?

110 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The North Macedonia passport ranks #40 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.