Where Ireland passport holders can go visa-free

Passport card valid.

Visa not required under the Entry Permit Waiver Program, but authorisation is required.

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30 days per trip, but no more than 90 days within any 1 calendar year for tourism purposes only. Visitors must have a return/onward ticket and a hotel reservation confirmation. An International Certificate of Vaccination is required.

Passport card valid.

Extension of stay is possible.

Visitors must have proof of onward travel, whereby their final destination is their country of residence or origin.

Temporary visa-free regime, expires 31 December 2025. Visa-free entry should not exceed 90 days per calendar year. The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Belarus due to Belarus' support of the ongoing war in Ukraine, and limited options for Irish citizens in the country to leave.

Passport card valid.

Extendable for longer stays.

90 days within any year period.

90 days within any 6-month period. Passport card valid.

Extension to the visa-free period must be applied for in advance.

Extension of stay is possible.

Extendable for longer stays.

Passport card valid.

Must register online at least five days prior to arrival.

Temporary visa-free regime, effective from 14 March 2024 until 31 December 2026. 240-hour (10-day) visa-free transit to a third country or region (including Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan) using any mode of transport. Must have a confirmed onward ticket/itinerary, and enter through 1 of 64 approved ports. During which, may freely travel within the 24 provinces permitted for visa-free transit and engage in tourism, business, and visits. 24-hour visa-free transit to a third country or region (including Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan), is available at most international airports, without leaving the airport. Travellers who need to leave the airport may obtain a temporary entry permit from immigration. 5-day port visa (Visa on Arrival) for Shenzhen if arriving at designated ports of entry from Hong Kong by land or sea, for stays within Shenzhen. 3-day port visa (Visa on Arrival) if arriving in Zhuhai or Xiamen at designated ports of entry, for stays within the respective city. 15-day visa-free e

Visitors may only enter Colombia for up to 180 days in any calendar year.

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Extension of stay is possible.

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Extension of stay possible for a maximum of 90 days in total.

A visitor permit is normally issued as a stamp in the passport on arrival.

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Visa not required under the Visa Waiver Program for 90 days on arrival from overseas for 2 years. ESTA required.

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The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Haiti due to the volatile situation in the country.

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Irish citizens may apply for an extension of stay with the Ministry of Justice for up to 6 months.

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If no return ticket is held, one must be purchased at the border or entry will be refused.

Passport card valid.

90 days within any 180-day period.

180 days maximum stay in any 1 calendar year.

Extension of stay is possible.

90 days within any 180 day period. Passport card valid.

Passport card valid.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia has exempted visas for 34 countries from January 2023 to December 2026.

Passport card valid for 30 days.

(European Netherlands) Passport card valid.

Passport card valid

Tourist card must be obtained on arrival, subject to a fee. Extension of stay is possible.

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Passport card valid.

A visa waiver is in place for travellers who are arriving directly from the Emirate of Dubai who have a visa or an entrance stamp from Dubai, whereby the visa must be valid for 21 days at least upon arrival in Oman. A visa waiver is in place for travellers who are arriving directly from Qatar, whereby the visa must state as being valid for Oman and must be valid for at least one month on arrival.

Arrival by sea to Gaza Strip not allowed.

14 days visa free and landing fee 35 USD or tax of 5 USD if not going ashore.

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Passport card valid.

Visa not required under the Visa Waiver Program, for 90 days on arrival from overseas for 2 years. ESTA required.

Visa waiver available for Irish citizens with a 30 day extension available.

Passport card valid.

Extension of stay is possible.

Passport card valid.

Extension of stay is possible.

Extension of stay is possible.

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Irish citizens may stay in Serbia for 90 days within any 6-month period. Extension is possible. Passport card valid.

Irish citizens can extend their stay for three months, up to a maximum of 12 months. Visitor's permit is issued free of charge, subject to documentation being provided at the entry point.

Extension of stay possible.

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An entrance fee of USD 50 or EUR 50 must be paid online prior to arrival. Multiple entry e-Visa is also available.

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Passport card valid.

The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Syria due to the ongoing conflict and insecurity in the country. Irish citizens currently in Syria are advised to leave as soon as possible.

Visa also available online.

ACMECS Single Visa issued by Cambodia and Thailand are valid for 90 days from the date of issue and are valid for a stay of 60 days in Thailand. Extension of stay is possible. Maximum two visits annually if not arriving by air.

Irish Citizens are not required to apply for an eVisa and are granted a fee-free visa on arrival. An East Africa Tourist Visa issued by Kenya or Rwanda can also be used for entry.

90 days within any 180 day period. The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Ukraine due to Russia's aggression towards Ukraine. Irish citizens currently in Ukraine are advised to leave if able to do so.

Extension of stay is possible for a further 30 days with a fee.

Freedom of movement under Common Travel Area (in Constituent countries) Passport card valid

ESTA is valid for 2 years from the date of issuance. ESTA is also required when entering the country by cruise ship or land. A Form I-94 is required for entry into the United States by land. It carries a $30 fee and can be obtained either online or upon arrival. Visa required for nationals of VWP countries who have travelled or been present in Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan, Syria or Yemen at any time on or after 1 March 2011 or Cuba at any time on or after 12 January 2021, or nationals of VWP countries who are also nationals of Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Sudan or Syria. Exceptions apply if the travel was in military or diplomatic service of the VWP country.

Visa not required under the Visa Waiver Program, for 90 days on arrival from overseas for 2 years. ESTA required.

Extension of stay is possible for a further 90 days.

Passport card valid.

Extension of stay is possible for a further 90 days.

Passport card valid.

For those travelling to Zambia for business, the maximum stay is 30 days in any one-year period. Tourists are allowed 90 days in any 1-year period.

90 days on each visit in 12-month period. May enter using SmartGate.

eTA required if arriving by air.

Extension of stay is possible.

Applications can be submitted up to 90 days prior to travel and must be submitted at least 3 days in advance. eTA fee is 32.50 USD. Proof of reservation at the hotel where visitors plan to stay is required (if staying with friends, an invitation letter is also acceptable). Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries.

May enter using eGate. International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy must be paid upon requesting an Electronic Travel Authority. Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. Such travellers are not required to pay the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy.

Extension of stay is possible.

The validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.

Visitors can apply to extend their stay when in the country.

The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Burundi due to safety concerns.

Free visa on arrival can be granted whenever a telephone number and address in Lebanon is provided. Visa can be extended for an additional two months.

Visa on arrival valid for 30 days is issued free of charge.

Extension is possible for a fee.

Entry Permit (£25) for 183 days is issued on arrival.

3 months within a year period.

Irish and British citizens, unlike other EU citizens, must pay a 30 USD visa fee on arrival.

Extension of stay for a further 5 months is possible.

The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Afghanistan due to the extremely volatile security situation in the country. Visa is not required in case born in Afghanistan or can proof that one of their parents is a national of Afghanistan or born in Afghanistan. e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL).

Visa on arrival is single entry, subject to a fee. Multiple entry visa available on arrival for 1 month stay. Irish citizens can also apply for e-Visas as an alternative.

Must have an international vaccination certificate.

Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival. Visitors are required to book with a registered tour operator in Bhutan.

The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Burkina Faso due to the political and security situation in the country.

Visa is also obtainable online. Visitors are not permitted to make day-trips to Cambodia (except in certain circumstances).

Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.

e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport.

Can be extended up to 90 days with a fee.

The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) due to security concerns.

Visa on arrival is obtainable only at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. e-Visa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. e-Visa is available for 30 or 90 days.

e-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.

e-Visa holders must arrive via 32 designated airports or 5 designated seaports. An Indian e-Tourist Visa may only be obtained twice within 1 calendar year. Foreigners of Pakistani origin or who hold a Pakistani Passport are not eligible for an e-Visa. Foreigners who are not Pakistani nationals, but whose parents or grandparents (either paternal or maternal) were born in, or were permanent residents in Pakistan, are also not eligible for an e-Visa.

Passengers who have already made an application, at least two days before arrival, at the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affair's E-Visa website and present the submission notification at the airport's visa desk may obtain a visa on arrival. Women will be refused entry if not wearing Islamic head cover, scarf, long sleeves or stockings. The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Iran due to the security situation in the country, and arbitrary arrest and detentions of European citizens by the Iranian authorities.

Irish citizens can obtain a visa on arrival at Iraq's airports, land and sea crossings for 60 days, for a fee of 75 USD. The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Iraq due to the extremely dangerous security situation and the high threat of terrorist attacks in the country.

Visa can be obtained upon arrival, it will cost a total of 40 JOD, obtainable at most international ports of entry and land border crossings (except King Hussein/Allenby Bridge) Visa fees may be waived for those in possession of a Jordan Pass depending on the length of their visit to the kingdom.

18 of the 33 border crossings are only open to regular visa holders. e-Visa may be used to enter Laos through the Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 3 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges, in Boten (road and railroad), and in Vientiane (at Khamsavath railway station). Visa on arrival is available at the Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 4 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges and 7 border crossings.

The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Libya due to the volatile situation in the country.

Available at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport.

Travelers must register on the e-Visa platform at least 48 hours prior to travel and pay a processing fee of 650 MT.

e-Visa holders must arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports or via land border crossings with Thailand — Tachileik, Myawaddy and Kawthaung or India — Rih Khaw Dar and Tamu. e-Visa available for both tourism (allowed stay is 28 days) or business (allowed stay is 70 days) purposes. The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Myanmar due to the ongoing situation in the country.

Extension of stay is possible of up to 150 days. Business travellers can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 5 years, subject to a fee and a license issued by the Ministry of Industry.

Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.

Available at Gurney Airport (Alotau), Mount Hagen Airport, Port Moresby Airport and Tokua Airport (Rabaul).

Visa waiver available for passengers arriving by cruise only who are staying in Russia for a maximum of 72 hours. The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Russia due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, and the security situation in the country.

Available at Berbera, Borama, Burao, Erigavo and Hargeisa airports. 30 days, available at Bosaso Airport, Galcaio Airport and Mogadishu Airport. The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Somalia due to the volatile security situation in the country.

Obtainable online. Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel. The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to South Sudan due to security concerns.

Sri Lanka introduced an ETA valid for 30 days.

Extension of stay possible for an additional 90 days, subject to a fee.

e-Visa is valid for 90 days and multiple entry.

For those travelling to Zimbabwe for business, a visa on arrival can also be issued for a maximum stay of 30 days.

Special permits required for French Southern and Antarctic Lands, , Australian Antarctic Territory, Chilean Antarctic Territory, Heard Island and McDonald Islands, Peter I Island, Queen Maud Land, Ross Dependency.

The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Central African Republic due to the security situation in the country.

Visitors holding an 'entry authorisation' letter can pick up a visa on arrival.

Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.

Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.

Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival, subject to conditions.

The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Mali due to security concerns.

Visa requirement waived for holders of an Entry Permit letter.

The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Niger due to the political and security situation in the country.

Pre-arrival permit from the Commissioner required (72 hours / 1 month for 110 / 160 pounds sterling).

The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Sudan due to the ongoing military conflict in the country. Khartoum International Airport is currently closed, leaving Irish citizens options to leave very limited.

Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.

Special permits required for Baker Island, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Midway Atoll, Palmyra Atoll and Wake Island.

The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Yemen due to the volatile situation in the country. Terrorism, civil unrest, health risks, kidnapping, armed conflict, and landmines are present.