ExploEntry rules · United Kingdom → Ireland
Do British citizens need a visa for Ireland?
No. British citizens can enter Ireland without a visa for a short stay.
- Entry rule
- Visa-free
- Allowed stay
- Short stays
- British passport
- 20th of 197 · 118 visa-free
Before you go
- Check that your passport is valid for the whole stay, and ideally for 3 to 6 months beyond it. Many countries enforce this at the border.
- Visa-free entry normally covers tourism and short business visits. Work, study or a longer stay usually needs a different permit.
- Keep a return or onward ticket and proof of where you are staying. Officers can ask for them.
See also: the six-month passport rule and visa-free, visa on arrival, eTA and e-Visa explained.
Ireland at a glance
- Capital
- Dublin
- Currency
- Euro (€, EUR)
- Languages
- English, Irish
- Calling code
- +353
- Drives on the
- left
- Power plugs
- Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz
More: Ireland travel guide · is my passport valid long enough?
Right now in Dublin
Next public holidays
Best time to visit Ireland
- J
- F
- M
- A
- M
- J
- J
- A
- S
- O
- N
- D
May–Sep. Long, mild summer days.
More from United Kingdom in Europe
How other passports get into Ireland
- United StatesVisa-free
- IndiaVisa required
- CanadaVisa-free
- AustraliaVisa-free
- GermanyVisa-free
- FranceVisa-free
- ItalyVisa-free
- SpainVisa-free
All passports for Ireland · Going the other way: Irish citizens to the United Kingdom
Questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Ireland?
No. British citizens can enter Ireland without a visa for a short stay.
How long can British citizens stay in Ireland?
The data we use does not state a limit for this route. Short tourist stays are usually allowed, but confirm the number of days on Ireland’s official immigration site.
Do I need to apply for anything before I fly to Ireland?
No visa application is needed in our data. Airlines and border officers can still ask for a valid passport, a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation or funds.
How long must my passport be valid for Ireland?
Many countries want at least 3 to 6 months of validity beyond the day you leave, and some also ask for blank pages. Our data does not list the rule for each country, so confirm it with the official immigration site before you book.
How up to date is this information?
Entry rules come from the open Passport Index dataset by Ilya Ilyankou (MIT), last updated 18 February 2026. Governments change rules often, so treat this as a guide and check with the embassy or the official immigration site before you book.
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Get the appSource: Passport Index dataset by Ilya Ilyankou (MIT), updated 18 February 2026. Always check official rules before you travel.