Visa-required nationalities and exemptions
Comprehensive reference guide detailing which nationalities require a visa to enter Ireland, visa-exempt nationalities, and the British-Irish Visa Scheme (BIVS).
Who this pathway suits
Travelers checking visa requirements before booking travel.
Eligibility at a glance
- EEA, UK, US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand citizens are completely visa-exempt for short stays
- Short Stay Visa Waiver Programme and BIVS allow eligible Indian and Chinese visitors with valid UK visitor visas to travel to Ireland without a separate visa
How the process works
- Check nationality on official ISD schedule
- Apply via AVATS if visa-required
Documents you will typically need
- Passport
What to keep in mind
Under the British-Irish Visa Scheme (BIVS), holding a valid UK C-visa endorsed with 'BIVS' allows direct travel to Ireland without a separate Irish visa.
Official source: ISD — Visa requirements. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.
Parallel Options & Supporting Tools for Visa-required nationalities and exemptions
Explore supporting intelligence briefings, interactive points assessment tools, institutional services, and parallel global migration pathways.
Supporting Tools & Verification Checklists
Supporting Briefings & Advisory Articles
Institutional Legal Services & Representation
Comparable Pathways Across Other Destinations
Related Category Pathways
Short Stay C visit visa
Verify current official rules and scope before publication.
Business visit visa
Check current intake, invitation/financial requirements and whether the route remains open.
Family/friend visit visa
Verify current official rules and scope before publication.
Transit visa
Verify current official rules and scope before publication.

