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Ireland
Ireland visit visa requirements
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Summary
Ireland destination guide
Verified 22 September 2026
- Visit routes
- Irish short stay C visa
This is the Ireland hub. Pick a passport below for a pair page. Rules differ by nationality.
Ireland is not in Schengen. Short-stay visitors may need an Irish short stay ‘C’ visa depending on nationality. UK visa holders sometimes benefit from British-Irish cooperation measures — verify on Irish Immigration. Official hubs: - Irish Immigration Service: https://www.irishimmigration.ie/ - Coming to Ireland on a short stay: https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-visit-ireland/ - Visa decisions / AVATS: see irishimmigration.ie visa section
Checklist
Document requirements
- Follow short-stay checklist on irishimmigration.ie for visa-required nationals
- Fees: official fee schedule on irishimmigration.ie — do not invent
- Processing: as published by ISD / local mission — cite page dates
Checklist source: www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-visit-ireland/
Official only
How to apply
You will leave VisitVisaInfo for an official government or designated VAC website.
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Official statistics
Visa ratio
Not officially published
A percentage is shown only when an official source published one for this route. Blog tables and estimates are left out.
Quick answers
FAQ
What visit permissions does Ireland use?
Ireland is recorded with these visit routes: Irish short stay C visa. Which one applies depends on the passport. Confirm it on the official links on this page.
Where do I apply for a Ireland visit visa?
Apply only on an official site. This page links to irishimmigration.ie.
Is a Ireland visa refusal rate published?
Not officially published for Ireland in this research pack.