Ireland visa at a glance
- Government visa fee
- Free
- Processing time
- Typically 20-25 working days from receipt at the Embassy; apply well in advance
- Validity
- Per entry
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days (immigration officer sets stay)
- Visa required?
- Not applicable for exempt nationals. Ireland is outside Schengen and the UK ETA does not apply to Ireland (Common Travel Area with UK).
Do you need a visa for Ireland?
Travellers from Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, USA, Canada, UK, all EU/EEA, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, South Africa and ~90 others — up to 90 days. can generally enter Ireland without a visa. Not applicable for exempt nationals. Ireland is outside Schengen and the UK ETA does not apply to Ireland (Common Travel Area with UK).
Who does NOT need a visa
Passport holders from Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, USA, Canada, UK, all EU/EEA, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, South Africa and ~90 others — up to 90 days. do not require a visa for Ireland for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.
Reviewed against official government sources (Department of Foreign Affairs Ireland) · Last verified 19 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).
Official Ireland visa options
Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026Visa-free entry (Ireland is NOT in Schengen)
Official fee: Free- Validity
- Per entry
- Max stay
- Up to 90 days (immigration officer sets stay)
- Processing time
- On arrival
- Where to apply
- No application
Who needs it: Not applicable for exempt nationals. Ireland is outside Schengen and the UK ETA does not apply to Ireland (Common Travel Area with UK).
Visa-free: Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, USA, Canada, UK, all EU/EEA, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, South Africa and ~90 others — up to 90 days.
Required documents
- Passport valid for the stay
- Return ticket
- Accommodation & funds proof may be asked
Arrival card: None
A Schengen visa does NOT cover Ireland; a UK visa covers Ireland only under the British-Irish Visa Scheme (Indian & Chinese nationals with BIVS-endorsed UK visitor visa).
Source: Department of Foreign Affairs Ireland · verified 16 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Short Stay "C" Visit Visa
Official fee: €60 single entry / €100 multiple entry (+ VFS service fee); some nationalities fee-waived- Validity
- Single: 90 days to enter; multiple: up to 5 yrs
- Max stay
- Up to 90 days
- Processing time
- Up to 8 weeks — apply 8–12 weeks before travel
- Where to apply
- AVATS online application (visas.inis.gov.ie) + documents/biometrics at VFS Global (Singapore centre) or Irish Embassy
Who needs it: India, China, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Türkiye, Russia, most of Africa & Middle East. Indians/Chinese with a BIVS-endorsed UK visitor visa may enter Ireland without an Irish visa.
Required documents
- Passport valid ≥6 months with blank pages
- Recent passport photo (white background)
- Confirmed return/onward flight
- Accommodation booking
- Proof of sufficient funds (bank statement)
- AVATS summary form signed
- Travel medical insurance
- Employment letter / leave approval
- Bank statements 6 months
- Detailed itinerary; invitation letter if hosted
- Biometrics (India, China, Nigeria, Pakistan)
Arrival card: None
British-Irish Visa Scheme lets Indian & Chinese nationals visit both UK and Ireland on one visa.
Source: Department of Foreign Affairs Ireland · verified 16 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Short Stay 'C' Visa (Tourist/Visit)
Official fee: 60 EUR (single entry); 100 EUR (multiple entry)- Validity
- Single entry or multiple entry; stay up to 90 days
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Time to verify
- At VFS appointment
- Time to approval
- Typically 20-25 working days from receipt at the Embassy; apply well in advance
- Processing time
- Typically 20-25 working days from receipt at the Embassy; apply well in advance
- Where to apply
- https://www.irishimmigration.ie/visit-ireland/
Who needs it: Visa-required nationalities including Indian passport holders travelling for tourism, family visit or business up to 90 days.
Required documents
- Signed AVATS online application summary
- Valid passport + previous passports
- Two passport photos
- Signed application letter explaining trip
- Proof of funds (bank statements)
- Proof of accommodation and travel itinerary
- Employment/business evidence
- Travel insurance
- Evidence you will return (ties to home country)
Extra charges: VFS Global service charge; optional courier and value-added services
Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Short Stay 'C' Visa (Tourist/Visit)
Official fee: 60 EUR (single entry); 100 EUR (multiple entry)- Validity
- Single entry or multiple entry; stay up to 90 days
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Time to verify
- At VFS appointment
- Time to approval
- Typically 20-25 working days from receipt at the Embassy; apply well in advance
- Processing time
- Typically 20-25 working days from receipt at the Embassy; apply well in advance
- Where to apply
- https://www.irishimmigration.ie/visit-ireland/
Who needs it: Visa-required nationalities including Indian passport holders travelling for tourism, family visit or business up to 90 days.
Required documents
- Signed AVATS online application summary
- Valid passport + previous passports
- Two passport photos
- Signed application letter explaining trip
- Proof of funds (bank statements)
- Proof of accommodation and travel itinerary
- Employment/business evidence
- Travel insurance
- Evidence you will return (ties to home country)
Extra charges: VFS Global service charge; optional courier and value-added services
Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Short Stay 'C' Visa (Tourist/Visit)
Official fee: 60 EUR (single entry); 100 EUR (multiple entry)- Validity
- Single entry or multiple entry; stay up to 90 days
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Time to verify
- At VFS appointment
- Time to approval
- Typically 20-25 working days from receipt at the Embassy; apply well in advance
- Processing time
- Typically 20-25 working days from receipt at the Embassy; apply well in advance
- Where to apply
- https://www.irishimmigration.ie/visit-ireland/
Who needs it: Visa-required nationalities including Indian passport holders travelling for tourism, family visit or business up to 90 days.
Required documents
- Signed AVATS online application summary
- Valid passport + previous passports
- Two passport photos
- Signed application letter explaining trip
- Proof of funds (bank statements)
- Proof of accommodation and travel itinerary
- Employment/business evidence
- Travel insurance
- Evidence you will return (ties to home country)
Extra charges: VFS Global service charge; optional courier and value-added services
Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
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