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Do French citizens need a visa for Ireland?

Passport France
Destination Ireland

France passport holders can enter Ireland without a visa.

Answer Visa-free

No visa needed

Entry requirement
Visa-free
Maximum stay
Check on entry
Apply before travel
No
Last updated
February 2026

What France passport holders need to do

  1. Check your passport validity. Many countries ask for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.
  2. Be ready to show a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and proof of funds at the border.
  3. Leave before the permitted stay ends. Working or studying usually needs a different visa.

France is one of 82 passports in the “visa-free” group for Ireland. See the full Ireland visa requirements for every passport.

Other easy destinations in Europe for France passport holders

Ireland is one of 127 destinations in the “visa-free” group for the France passport, which ranks #3 worldwide with a mobility score of 165. Of 45 destinations in Europe, 44 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

DestinationRequirementMax stay
Albania Visa-free 90 days
Andorra Visa-free –
Austria Visa-free –
Belarus Visa-free 30 days
Belgium Visa-free –
Bosnia and Herzegovina Visa-free 90 days
Bulgaria Visa-free –
Croatia Visa-free –
Cyprus Visa-free –
Czech Republic Visa-free –
Denmark Visa-free –
Estonia Visa-free –

All visa-free countries for the France passport

Frequently asked questions

Do French citizens need a visa for Ireland?

France passport holders can enter Ireland without a visa.

Do Ireland citizens need a visa for France?

Ireland passport holders can enter France without a visa.

Ireland visa requirements for other passports

Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Ireland before you book.