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Entry requirement · United Kingdom passport

Do British citizens need a visa for Ireland?

Passport United Kingdom
Destination Ireland

United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom 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.

United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom passport holders

Ireland is one of 118 destinations in the “visa-free” group for the United Kingdom passport, which ranks #6 worldwide with a mobility score of 162. 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 90 days
Austria Visa-free 90 days
Belarus Visa-free 30 days
Belgium Visa-free 90 days
Bosnia and Herzegovina Visa-free 90 days
Bulgaria Visa-free 90 days
Croatia Visa-free 90 days
Cyprus Visa-free 90 days
Czech Republic Visa-free 90 days
Denmark Visa-free 90 days
Estonia Visa-free 90 days

All visa-free countries for the United Kingdom passport

Frequently asked questions

Do British citizens need a visa for Ireland?

United Kingdom passport holders can enter Ireland without a visa.

Do Ireland citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Ireland passport holders can enter the United Kingdom 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.