Ireland · Visitor Visas

Transit visa

Required for citizens of specific designated countries transiting through an Irish airport to connect to a flight to another destination.

Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

Travelers connecting through Dublin Airport from specified transit-visa-required countries.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

  • Connecting through an Irish airport to a third country
  • Confirmed onward flight departing within 24 hours
Process

How the process works

  1. Apply online via AVATS prior to travel
  2. Verify transit visa exemptions (e.g. holding valid UK or US visas)
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • Confirmed onward tickets, destination visa, passport
Good to know

What to keep in mind

Only required for nationals of designated transit-visa-required countries.

Official source: ISD — Transit Visas. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

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