Do American citizens need a visa for Ireland?

What United States 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 States 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 States passport holders

Ireland is one of 116 destinations in the “visa-free” group for the United States passport, which ranks #9 worldwide with a mobility score of 159. Of 46 destinations in Europe, 44 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

Destination	Requirement	Max stay
Albania	Visa-free	360 days
Andorra	Visa-free	90 days
Austria	Visa-free	90 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
Finland	Visa-free	90 days

All visa-free countries for the United States passport

Ireland visa requirements for other passports

• United Kingdom Visa-free
• India Visa required
• Philippines Visa required
• Nigeria Visa required
• Pakistan Visa required
• Canada Visa-free
• Australia Visa-free
• China Visa required
• Germany Visa-free
• France Visa-free