Before you apply
Who needs a visa, whether you qualify and the documents Ireland asks for.
5 Irish resources in this topic
Requirements & how-to guidance
- Who needs a visa to visit IrelandGuidance
Who needs a visa to visit Ireland — visa-required and visa-exempt nationals, the Common Travel Area with the UK, and the Short Stay Visa Waiver Programme.
- Ireland visa eligibilityGuidance
Eligibility for Ireland visas — awaiting review against the official Immigration Service Delivery sources.
- Documents for an Ireland visa applicationGuidance
Documents required for an Ireland visa application — awaiting review against the official Immigration Service Delivery sources.
- The Irish Immigration Stamp SystemGuidance
How Ireland's numbered immigration permission stamps (Stamp 0 to Stamp 6) define what a non-EEA resident may do and how long they may stay.
- The Common Travel AreaGuidance
The long-standing arrangement letting Irish and British citizens travel, live, work and study freely between Ireland and the UK.