Ireland visa requirements and application guidance

Check Ireland visa and travel-authorisation options for your passport, purpose and planned stay. The correct route depends on your circumstances.

Visa guides for Ireland

Visitor visas

Ireland visitor visa: start with Irish immigration guidance

Ireland’s Immigration Service Delivery provides a dedicated visit hub. Use the Irish instructions for your nationality, purpose and circumstances.

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Prepare for your application

Identify your travel purpose, passport and residence. Then use the official instructions for the selected route to organize documents and follow the application steps.

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Private visa guidance and application help. Not a government agency. Government authorities decide applications and admission. Check current official instructions for your circumstances.