Do I need an Irish Visa ?

Q - Do I need an Irish Visa?

A - The "Ireland Visa Requirements" document consists of two lists – Schedule 1 and Schedule 2.

Schedule 1 lists those countries whose nationals do not require a visa to enter Ireland.

Therefore nationals of all countries not mentioned on Schedule 1 will require a Visa prior to seeking entry to Ireland.

Schedule 2 refers to Transit Visas. Nationals of all countries listed in Schedule 2 require a visa to transit through Ireland.

A Transit Visa does not permit the holder to leave the port/airport. You can only transit to your onward connection and you must have a valid visa (if required) for your final destination.

Schedules 1 & 2 can be found in S.I. No. 657 of 2006.

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