Irish passport
As of September 2026, the Irish passport grants access to 104 destinations completely visa-free or with a simple online eTA registration. A further 93 countries are reachable via visa on arrival or eVisa — no embassy visit needed. Access is strongest in Africa and Europe. This covers all 29 Schengen area member countries.
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Irish passport
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Visa Rules & Access
As of 08 September 2026, Irish citizens have freedom of movement in 34 countries and territories: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, United Kingdom, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Monaco, Saint Martin, Martinique, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, and Slovakia.
As of 08 September 2026, Irish citizens have Visa on arrival access to 34 countries and territories: Bangladesh, Bahrain, Burundi, Cote d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, Guinea-Bissau, Indonesia, Jordan, Cambodia, Comoros, Kuwait, Laos, Lebanon, Madagascar, Maldives, Malawi, Namibia, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Solomon Islands, Sierra Leone, Syria, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Tanzania, Samoa, and Zimbabwe.
As of 08 September 2026, Irish citizens need a visa for 13 countries and territories: Central African Republic, Congo, Cameroon, Algeria, Eritrea, North Korea, Mali, Niger, Nauru, Sudan, Somalia, Turkmenistan, and Yemen.
As of 08 September 2026, Irish citizens can travel visa-free to 94 countries and territories: Andorra, United Arab Emirates, Antigua and Barbuda, Anguilla, Albania, Armenia, Angola, Argentina, Aruba, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Bermuda, Brunei, Bolivia, Brazil, Bahamas, Botswana, Belarus, Belize, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cape Verde, Curaçao, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Fiji, Micronesia, Grenada, Georgia, Gambia, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guyana, Hong Kong, Honduras, Haiti, Jamaica, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Kiribati, South Korea, Cayman Islands, Kazakhstan, Saint Lucia, Lesotho, Morocco, Moldova, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, North Macedonia, Mongolia, Macau, Montserrat, Mauritius, Mexico, Malaysia, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Palestinian Territories, Palau, Paraguay, Serbia, Singapore, San Marino, Senegal, Suriname, Sao Tome and Principe, El Salvador, Sint Maarten, Eswatini, Turks and Caicos, Thailand, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Türkiye, Trinidad and Tobago, Taiwan, Ukraine, Uganda, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vatican City, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela, Virgin Islands (British), Vanuatu, Kosovo, South Africa, and Zambia.
As of 08 September 2026, Irish citizens need an eTA for 10 countries and territories: Australia, Canada, Israel, Kenya, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Sri Lanka, Mozambique, New Zealand, Seychelles, and United States of America.
As of 08 September 2026, Irish citizens can apply for an eVisa for 26 countries and territories: Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Burkina Faso, Benin, Bhutan, Congo (Dem. Rep.), Cote d'Ivoire, Cuba, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Equatorial Guinea, India, Iraq, Iran, Liberia, Libya, Myanmar, Mauritania, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Russian Federation, South Sudan, Chad, Togo, and Viet Nam.
Important entry notes
Entry rules may depend on your purpose of travel, length of stay, previous travel history, passport validity, proof of accommodation, onward travel, sufficient funds, and health or insurance requirements.
Before you travel
Visa and entry requirements can change without notice. Always confirm final requirements with the official immigration authority, embassy, or consulate of your destination before booking or traveling.
Last reviewed: September 2026
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