United Kingdom passport → Ireland
Do British citizens need a visa for Ireland?
Visa-free entry
British passport holders can visit Ireland without a visa.
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.
Ireland at a glance
- Capital
- Dublin
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Languages
- English, Irish
- Calling code
- +353
- Region
- Northern Europe
Ireland for other passports
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 British passport holders
Common questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Ireland?
British passport holders can visit Ireland without a visa.
How long can British citizens stay in Ireland?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can British citizens get a visa on arrival in Ireland?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can British citizens visit without a visa?
156 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The United Kingdom passport ranks #8 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.