Ireland visa

Irish short stay visa for visits of less than 90 days

Ireland is in the EU but not in the Schengen area, so it issues its own visa. If your passport needs one, you apply for a short stay 'C' visa before you travel. We prepare the application and the supporting documents.

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At a glance

Ireland

Length of visit: Less than 90 days
Visa fee: €60 single entry, €100 multiple entry
Transit visa: €25
When to apply: Up to 3 months before you travel
Schengen visa: Not valid for Ireland

Checked against the official sources on 9 November 2026.

Ireland is not in the Schengen area

A Schengen visa or a Schengen residence permit does not let you enter Ireland. Ireland and the UK are part of the Common Travel Area, and British citizens travel freely between them.

Visiting with a UK visa

Under the Short Stay Visa Waiver Programme, holders of an eligible UK visa from the listed countries may visit Ireland for less than 90 days without an Irish visa. The British Irish Visa Scheme lets some nationals travel to both countries on one visa.

Irish Immigration Service: Short stay visa waiver programme

Family members of Irish and EU citizens

Family members of Irish citizens are exempt from visa fees when they show the required documents, and so are qualifying family members of EU, EEA and Swiss citizens under Directive 2004/38/EC.

Irish Immigration Service: Visa fees

How we help

One form, multiple destinations

01
Sign up and add co-applicants
Create your profile in the portal, add the people who travel with you and your previous immigration history.
02
Fill in the Global Visa form
One universal application form for every destination. Then pay the fee in the portal.
03
We prepare and book
We book the embassy or visa centre appointment, hotel and flight reservations and travel health insurance, and call you where needed.
04
Download or DHL, then one click
Your complete visa file is ready in the portal or comes by DHL. Your next destination is one click with the same form.

FAQ

Questions about this visa

Can I visit Ireland with a Schengen visa?

No. Ireland is not part of the Schengen area. If your passport needs a visa for Ireland, you apply for an Irish short stay 'C' visa.

How much is an Irish visit visa?

€60 for a single-entry visa and €100 for a multiple-entry visa. A transit visa is €25.

How early can I apply for an Irish visa?

You can apply for a short stay 'C' visa up to 3 months before your date of travel.

Do family members of EU citizens pay for an Irish visa?

No. Qualifying family members of EU, EEA and Swiss citizens are exempt from Irish visa fees, as are family members of Irish citizens who show the required documents.

Official sources

Checked against the official sources on 9 November 2026.

Visa rules and fees are set by each country and can change. The requirements shown in the portal for your trip apply, and the embassy, consulate or border authority always makes the decision.

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