Portugal passport → Ireland
Do Portuguese citizens need a visa for Ireland?
Visa-free entry
Portuguese passport holders can visit Ireland without a visa.
Official entry rules: irishimmigration.ie
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
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Ireland at a glance
- Capital
- Dublin
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Languages
- English, Irish
- Calling code
- +353
- Region
- Northern Europe
Ireland for other passports
- PortugalVisa-free
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Northern Europe for Portuguese passport holders
Common questions
Do Portuguese citizens need a visa for Ireland?
Portuguese passport holders can visit Ireland without a visa.
How long can Portuguese citizens stay in Ireland?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Portuguese citizens get a visa on arrival in Ireland?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Portuguese citizens visit without a visa?
155 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Portugal passport ranks #9 of 93 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.