Visa-free entry (Ireland is NOT in Schengen): Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide

Tourist Visa

Ireland

Assistance Fee

S$ 65 .00

S$100 35% OFF

+ Government fee (paid to authorities)

Free (exempt) · Short Stay "C" Visit: €60 single entry · Short Stay 'C' Visa: 60 EUR

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Ireland Visa-free entry (Ireland is NOT in Schengen) at a glance

Government visa fee: Free
HolidaySG service fee: S$65.00
Processing time: On arrival
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).
Arrival card: None

Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014). Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from our service fee. Refund Policy: Service fee is non-refundable. Embassy fees will be refunded only if HolidaySG has not yet submitted payment to the embassy.

Do you need a visa to 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 16 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

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Official Ireland visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026

Visa on arrival: No Online application: No

Visa-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.

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.

HolidaySG assistance fee: S$65 ~~S$100~~ per applicant — official government fees above are separate. Apply now

Not applicable for exempt nationals. Ireland is outside Schengen and the UK ETA does not apply to Ireland (Common Travel Area with UK).

Ireland visa requirements by nationality

Top 30 passports

Passport	Requirement	Max stay	Need help?
🇸🇬Singapore	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇲🇾Malaysia	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇮🇳India	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇮🇩Indonesia	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇵🇭Philippines	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇨🇳China	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇻🇳Vietnam	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇹🇭Thailand	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇯🇵Japan	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇰🇷South Korea	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇦🇺Australia	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇬🇧United Kingdom	Visa-free	—	No visa needed
🇺🇸United States	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇨🇦Canada	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇩🇪Germany	Visa-free	—	No visa needed
🇫🇷France	Visa-free	—	No visa needed
🇦🇪UAE	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇵🇰Pakistan	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇧🇩Bangladesh	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇱🇰Sri Lanka	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇭🇰Hong Kong	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇹🇼Taiwan	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇳🇿New Zealand	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇸🇦Saudi Arabia	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇧🇷Brazil	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇷🇺Russia	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇿🇦South Africa	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇳🇬Nigeria	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇪🇬Egypt	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇲🇲Myanmar	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65

General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.

Ireland visa — frequently asked questions

No visa is needed — Singaporeans can enter Ireland visa-free for up to 90 days.

Yes — Indians need a visa for Ireland, obtained before travel through the embassy/consulate or an approved channel. HolidaySG assists for a flat S$65.

No visa is needed — Malaysians can enter Ireland visa-free for up to 90 days.

Yes — Filipinos need a visa for Ireland, obtained before travel through the embassy/consulate or an approved channel. HolidaySG assists for a flat S$65.

Yes — Chinese nationals need a visa for Ireland, obtained before travel through the embassy/consulate or an approved channel. HolidaySG assists for a flat S$65.

The official government fee for the Short Stay "C" Visit Visa is €60 single entry / €100 multiple entry (+ VFS service fee); some nationalities fee-waived. HolidaySG's assistance fee is a separate flat S$65 per applicant (usually S$100).

Short Stay "C" Visit Visa: Up to 8 weeks — apply 8–12 weeks before travel. Apply well before your travel date; we track your application until the outcome.

Typically: 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. Exact requirements depend on your nationality — we send a personalised checklist.

No. Ireland is an EU member but is NOT in Schengen. A Schengen visa does not permit entry to Ireland, and an Irish visa does not cover the Schengen countries.

No. Singaporeans can enter visa-free and stay up to 90 days for tourism or business.

EUR 60 for a single-entry Short Stay 'C' visa and EUR 100 for multiple entry, plus the VFS Global service charge.

No. There is no visa on arrival and no e-visa. Visa-required travellers must apply and be approved before departure.

Complete the online AVATS form, print and sign the summary, then submit documents and biometrics at a VFS Global centre acting for the Embassy of Ireland.

Around 20-25 working days from when the application reaches the Embassy; complex cases can take longer, so apply early.

Under the British-Irish Visa Scheme certain short-stay UK visas (Standard Visitor) endorsed 'BIVS' can allow travel to Ireland, but always confirm eligibility on the official Irish immigration site.

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Important: HolidaySG provides application assistance and document support. Visa approval is determined solely by the relevant authorities. We cannot guarantee approval or a specific visa validity period.