Ireland
How long you can stay in Ireland without a visa, by passport.
Checked November 7, 2026 against the sources listed below.
Short stays
| Passport | Entry | How long | Before you go | Longer stays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | No visa | 90 days per visit Up to 90 days, granted per entry by the immigration officer at the border (may be less). Ireland is not Schengen; days are separate from Schengen. | No visa or electronic travel authorisation required. Permission to stay is granted by the immigration officer at the border (may ask for return ticket and proof of funds). | Only for an unexpected change in circumstances or medical inability to travel. If granted under 90 days at the border, ask the local immigration office to extend up to 90; beyond 90 days apply to Immigration Service Delivery via the Customer Service portal (max 90 additional days). No application fee; €300 registration fee if approved. |
| Canada | No visa | 90 days per visit Up to 90 days, granted per entry by the immigration officer at the border (may be less). Ireland is not Schengen; days are separate from Schengen. | No visa or electronic travel authorisation required. Permission to stay is granted by the immigration officer at the border (may ask for return ticket and proof of funds). | Only for an unexpected change in circumstances or medical inability to travel. If granted under 90 days at the border, ask the local immigration office to extend up to 90; beyond 90 days apply to Immigration Service Delivery via the Customer Service portal (max 90 additional days). No application fee; €300 registration fee if approved. |
| United Kingdom | Free movement | No limit | None; passport not legally required but carriers may demand one. | No extension |
| EU country | Free movement | No limit | None. | No extension |
| Australia | No visa | 90 days per visit Up to 90 days, granted per entry by the immigration officer at the border (may be less). Ireland is not Schengen; days are separate from Schengen. | No visa or electronic travel authorisation required. Permission to stay is granted by the immigration officer at the border (may ask for return ticket and proof of funds). | Only for an unexpected change in circumstances or medical inability to travel. If granted under 90 days at the border, ask the local immigration office to extend up to 90; beyond 90 days apply to Immigration Service Delivery via the Customer Service portal (max 90 additional days). No application fee; €300 registration fee if approved. |
Digital nomad visa
We haven't found a digital nomad visa for Ireland. Ask Advisor about other ways to stay longer.
What we couldn't confirm
- Ireland has no digital nomad or remote-worker visa; nomadVisa set to null. Based on the absence of such a route in the official pages consulted, not on an explicit official statement.
- Citizens Information describes the visitor maximum as '3 months'; Immigration Service Delivery says 90 days. 90 days used.
- No Irish ETA scheme was mentioned on official pages (Citizens Information page edited 17 June 2026).
Sources
- Visa requirements for entering Ireland, Citizens Information Board (Irish state agency)
- Extension of Visitor Permission, Immigration Service Delivery (Department of Justice)
- Permission to enter Ireland, Citizens Information Board (Irish state agency)
- Ireland travel advice: entry requirements, GOV.UK (FCDO)
- Travel advice and advisories: Ireland, Government of Canada (travel.gc.ca)
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