As of 2026, Irish citizens have visa-free or visa on arrival access to 185 countries and territories. Globally, the Irish passport ranks No.4 according to the Henley Passport Index.
Visa requirements map
Visa requirements
Country Visa requirement Allowed stay Notes (excluding departure fees) Reciprocity The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Afghanistan due to the extremely volatile security situation in the country. Visa is not required in case born in Afghanistan or can proof that one of their parents is a national of Afghanistan or born in Afghanistan. e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL). 90 daysPassport card valid. Passport card valid. 30 days 3 months 90 days 180 days 90 days 90 days on each visit in 12-month period. May enter using SmartGate. Passport card valid. 30 days 3 months Extension of stay is possible. 14 days Visa on arrival is single entry, subject to a fee. Multiple entry visa available on arrival for 1 month stay. Irish citizens can also apply for e-Visas as an alternative. 30 days Visitors can apply to extend their stay when in the country. 6 months Visitors must have proof of onward travel, whereby their final destination is their country of residence or origin. Temporary visa-free regime, expires 31 December 2025. Visa-free entry should not exceed 90 days per calendar year. The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Belarus due to Belarus' support of the ongoing war in Ukraine, and limited options for Irish citizens in the country to leave. Passport card valid. 30 days Must have an international vaccination certificate. Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival. Visitors are required to book with a registered tour operator in Bhutan. 90 days 90 days within any year period. 90 days 90 days within any 6-month period. Passport card valid. 90 days Extension to the visa-free period must be applied for in advance. 90 days Extension of stay is possible. BN 90 days Passport card valid. 1 month The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Burkina Faso due to the political and security situation in the country. 1 month The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Burundi due to safety concerns. 30 days Visa is also obtainable online. Visitors are not permitted to make day-trips to Cambodia (except in certain circumstances). Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival. 6 months eTA required if arriving by air. 30 days Must register online at least five days prior to arrival. The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Central African Republic due to the security situation in the country. Visitors holding an 'entry authorisation' letter can pick up a visa on arrival. 90 days 30 days Temporary visa-free regime, effective from 14 March 2024 until 31 December 2026. 90 days Visitors may only enter Colombia for up to 180 days in any calendar year. 45 days 7 days The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) due to security concerns. 90 days 3 months e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport. Passport card valid. 90 days Can be extended up to 90 days with a fee. Passport card valid. Passport card valid. Passport card valid. 90 days 6 months 90 daysExtendable length of stay. Extension of stay is possible. 30 days 3 months Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival. Passport card valid. 30 days Extension of stay possible for a maximum of 90 days in total. up to 90 days 4 months Passport card valid. Passport card valid. 90 days e-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. 90 days 1 year Passport card valid. Passport card valid. Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival. Passport card valid. 3 months 90 days 90 days 90 days 90 days The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Haiti due to the volatile situation in the country. 3 months Passport card valid. Passport card valid. 30 days 30 days Not available at all entry points. 30 days Passengers who have already made an application, at least two days before arrival, at the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affair's E-Visa website and present the submission notification at the airport's visa desk may obtain a visa on arrival. Women will be refused entry if not wearing Islamic head cover, scarf, long sleeves or stockings. The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Iran due to the security situation in the country, and arbitrary arrest and detentions of European citizens by the Iranian authorities. Iraq eVisa portal 60 days Irish citizens can obtain a visa on arrival at Iraq's airports, land and sea crossings for 60 days, for a fee of 75 USD. The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Iraq due to the extremely dangerous security situation and the high threat of terrorist attacks in the country. 3 months Extension of stay is possible. Passport card valid 90 days 90 days Irish citizens may apply for an extension of stay with the Ministry of Justice for up to 6 months. Visa can be obtained upon arrival, it will cost a total of 40 JOD, obtainable at most international ports of entry and land border crossings (except King Hussein/Allenby Bridge) Visa fees may be waived for those in possession of a Jordan Pass depending on the length of their visit to the kingdom. 30 days 90 days 30 days 90 days The validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval. 3 months 60 days 30 days Passport card valid 1 month Free visa on arrival can be granted whenever a telephone number and address in Lebanon is provided. Visa can be extended for an additional two months. 90 days Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival, subject to conditions. The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Libya due to the volatile situation in the country. Passport card valid. Passport card valid. Passport card valid. 60 days 30 days 3 months If no return ticket is held, one must be purchased at the border or entry will be refused. 30 days The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Mali due to security concerns. Passport card valid. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period. Available at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport. 90 days 180 days maximum stay in any 1 calendar year. 180 days 30 days Extension of stay is possible. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period. Passport card valid. Passport card valid. 30 days The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia has exempted visas for 34 countries from January 2023 to December 2026. 90 daysPassport card valid for 30 days. 90 days 30 days Travelers must register on the e-Visa platform at least 48 hours prior to travel and pay a processing fee of 650 MT. 28 days e-Visa holders must arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports or via land border crossings with Thailand — Tachileik, Myawaddy and Kawthaung or India — Rih Khaw Dar and Tamu. e-Visa available for both tourism (allowed stay is 28 days) or business (allowed stay is 70 days) purposes. The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Myanmar due to the ongoing situation in the country. 3 months Visa requirement waived for holders of an Entry Permit letter. 90 days Extension of stay is possible of up to 150 days. Business travellers can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 5 years, subject to a fee and a license issued by the Ministry of Industry. (European Netherlands) Passport card valid. 3 months May enter using eGate. International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy must be paid upon requesting an Electronic Travel Authority. Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. Such travellers are not required to pay the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy. 90 days Tourist card must be obtained on arrival, subject to a fee. Extension of stay is possible. The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Niger due to the political and security situation in the country. 90 days Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival. 90 daysPassport card valid. Passport card valid. 14 days / 30 days A visa waiver is in place for travellers who are arriving directly from the Emirate of Dubai who have a visa or an entrance stamp from Dubai, whereby the visa must be valid for 21 days at least upon arrival in Oman. A visa waiver is in place for travellers who are arriving directly from Qatar, whereby the visa must state as being valid for Oman and must be valid for at least one month on arrival. 90 days 30 days Extension is possible for a fee. 90 days 60 days Available at Gurney Airport (Alotau), Mount Hagen Airport, Port Moresby Airport and Tokua Airport (Rabaul). 90 days 183 days 30 days Passport card valid. Passport card valid. 30 days Visa waiver available for Irish citizens with a 30 day extension available. Passport card valid. 16 days Visa waiver available for passengers arriving by cruise only who are staying in Russia for a maximum of 72 hours. The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Russia due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, and the security situation in the country. 30 days 3 months Extension of stay is possible. 6 weeks Extension of stay is possible. 3 months Extension of stay is possible. 60 days Extension of stay is possible. Passport card valid. 15 days 90 days 90 days 90 days Irish citizens may stay in Serbia for 90 days within any 6-month period. Extension is possible. Passport card valid. 3 months Irish citizens can extend their stay for three months, up to a maximum of 12 months. Visitor's permit is issued free of charge, subject to documentation being provided at the entry point. 3 months / 30 days 90 days Extension of stay possible. Passport card valid. Passport card. 3 months 3 months within a year period. The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Somalia due to the volatile security situation in the country. Obtainable online. Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel. The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to South Sudan due to security concerns. Passport card valid. 60 days / 30 days The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Sudan due to the ongoing military conflict in the country. Khartoum International Airport is currently closed, leaving Irish citizens options to leave very limited. 90 days Passport card valid. Passport card valid. eVisa Syria The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Syria due to the ongoing conflict and insecurity in the country. Irish citizens currently in Syria are advised to leave as soon as possible. 30 days Visa also available online.Tajikistan e-Visa 90 days 60 days ACMECS Single Visa issued by Cambodia and Thailand are valid for 90 days from the date of issue and are valid for a stay of 60 days in Thailand. Extension of stay is possible. Maximum two visits annually if not arriving by air. 30 days Irish and British citizens, unlike other EU citizens, must pay a 30 USD visa fee on arrival. 15 days Extension of stay possible for an additional 90 days, subject to a fee. 31 days Extension of stay for a further 5 months is possible. 3 months 90 days Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival. 30 days Irish Citizens are not required to apply for an eVisa and are granted a fee-free visa on arrival. An East Africa Tourist Visa issued by Kenya or Rwanda can also be used for entry. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period.