Saudi Arabia passport → Ireland
Do Saudi Arabian citizens need a visa for Ireland?
Saudi Arabian 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
Saudi Arabian passport holders who hold one of these documents can get Visa-free90 days instead:
- UK visa
Visa not required if a passenger first enters the United Kingdom with a visitor visa issued by the United Kingdom.
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Ireland at a glance
- Capital
- Dublin
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Languages
- English, Irish
- Calling code
- +353
- Region
- Northern Europe
Ireland for other passports
- Saudi ArabiaVisa 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 Saudi Arabian passport holders
Common questions
Do Saudi Arabian citizens need a visa for Ireland?
Saudi Arabian 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 Saudi Arabian citizens stay in Ireland?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Saudi Arabian citizens get a visa on arrival in Ireland?
Not under the standard rules.
Is Ireland easier for Saudi Arabian citizens with a US, UK or Schengen visa?
Yes. With a qualifying UK visa, Saudi Arabian citizens get visa free for up to 90 days. Visa not required if a passenger first enters the United Kingdom with a visitor visa issued by the United Kingdom.
How many countries can Saudi Arabian citizens visit without a visa?
85 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Saudi Arabia passport ranks #50 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.