Türkiye passport → Ireland

Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Ireland?

Visa required in advance

Turkish passport holders need a visa for Ireland, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre. If you hold a UK visa or similar, it can be easier: see below.

Apply on the official site: irishimmigration.ie

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

Easier if you already hold another visa

Turkish passport holders who hold one of these documents can get Visa-free90 days instead:

UK visa

National visa may be substituted with a UK C visa holders.

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Ireland at a glance

Capital: Dublin
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Languages: English, Irish
Calling code: +353
Region: Northern Europe

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Ireland for other passports

TürkiyeVisa required
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 Turkish passport holders

DenmarkVisa required
EstoniaVisa required
FinlandVisa required
IcelandVisa required
LatviaVisa required
LithuaniaVisa required
NorwayVisa required
SwedenVisa required

Common questions

Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Ireland?

Turkish passport holders need a visa for Ireland, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can Turkish citizens stay in Ireland?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Turkish citizens get a visa on arrival in Ireland?

Not under the standard rules.

Is Ireland easier for Turkish citizens with a US, UK or Schengen visa?

Yes. With a qualifying UK visa, Turkish citizens get visa free for up to 90 days. National visa may be substituted with a UK C visa holders.

How many countries can Turkish citizens visit without a visa?

112 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Türkiye passport ranks #38 of 94 (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.