Ireland passport — visa requirements by country
Full list of destinations for a Ireland passport, grouped by what you need on arrival. Tap any country for the exact rule, allowed stay and the official source.
#7 of 197157 destinations with nothing to arrange in advanceFull passport ranking →
Where those destinations are: Europe 43 · Asia 37 · Africa 30 · North America 22 · Oceania 13 · South America 12
115 visa-free · 42 on arrival / eTA · 26 eVisa · 13 visa required
Visa-free countries for Ireland passport holders·Visa on arrival for Ireland passport holders·eVisa countries for Ireland passport holders·Travel authorisation (eTA) for Ireland passport holders
Check a specific destinationVisa-free 115
Visa on arrival 42
eVisa required 26
Visa required 13
Questions people ask
How many countries can Ireland passport holders enter without a visa?
115 destinations ask for no visa at all. Another 42 issue one at the border or accept an online travel authorisation, so 157 of 196 destinations can be reached with nothing arranged in advance. 26 more issue an eVisa online before departure, and 13 require a visa obtained before travel.
Where can a Ireland passport holder stay the longest?
The longest stays without a visa are Georgia (up to 365 days), Antigua & Barbuda (up to 180 days), Armenia (up to 180 days).
For short tourist stays · data as of 2026-08-17 · always confirm with the official source.
