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Ireland: visa and passport requirements

Passport required Return ticket required Visa required
Australian Yes No No
British 1 No No
Canadian Yes No No
Other EU 2 No No
USA Yes No No
Passports: 

To enter Ireland, a passport valid for at least three months beyond the length of stay is required by the nationals referred to in the chart above, except:

(a) persons born in the UK (1) travelling direct from the UK (applicable to British passport holders only);

(b) EU nationals (2) holding a valid national ID card. EU nationals are only required to produce evidence of their EU nationality and identity in order to be admitted to any EU Member State. This evidence can take the form of a valid national passport or national identity card. Either is acceptable.

Note: While UK citizens do not require a passport or visa to enter Ireland, most carriers by air or sea now require some form of identification with photograph, usually a passport or driving licence with photo. Visitors should check what form of ID is required with the individual airline, ferry company or travel agent before travelling.

Visas: 

Visas for Ireland are not required by the nationals referred to in the chart above for the following durations:

(a) nationals of EU countries for an unlimited period (nationals of EU countries wishing to stay for longer than three months must register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau);

(b) nationals of Australia, Canada and the USA for stays of up to 90 days.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements for Ireland.

Types and cost: 

For those who require a visa to visit Ireland, the fees are as follows:

Single-journey visa: £53; multi-journey visa: £88; transit visa: £22.

Working Holiday Authorisation (Australian nationals only): £53.

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