Ireland Visa Information

Citizens of full European (EEA) Member Countries are able to live and work in Ireland without a visa or work permit.

For Information On Working Holiday Visas For Ireland Please See The Section Below

Citizens Of New EU Member countries (Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia) are welcome to live and work in Ireland on the same basis as nationals of existing EU States.

If You Are From A Country That Is Not A Member Of The European Union You Must Obtain A Work Visa Or Permit To Work In The Republic of Ireland.

Nationals of certain countries can visit Ireland for up to three months without a visa but will need to be granted a work permit to take up employment.

Citizens of the following countries can stay for up to 90 days without a visa:

Andorra, Antigua And Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, El Salvador, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kiribati, Korea (Rep Of South), Latvia, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malawi, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Nauru, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Macau (Sar), Maldives, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Saint Kitts & Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent & The Grenadines, San Marino, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Spain, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Tuvala, U.S.A, Uk, Uruguay, Vanuata, Vatican City, Venezuela, Western, Samoa and Zimbabwe

Nationals of countries not mentioned above will need a visa to visit Ireland

To apply for visas please contact your nearest Irish Embassy or Consulate or download application forms from The Department Of Foreign Affairs Ireland Web Site

If you are staying for a longer period of time or intend to study or work in Ireland you should check with the Embassy regarding visa requirements. For further information on visas that may be available contact you nearest Irish Embassy or Consulate or visit The Department Of Foreign Affairs Web Site

Working Holiday Visas:

Ireland currently has working holiday agreements with Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Hong Kong. Full time students or recent graduates from South Africa can apply for a special work visa valid for up to 4 months. See SASTS

Canadian citizens should contact SWAP (Student Work Abroad Programme, Ca) which administers the programme on behalf of the Irish Embassy in Ottawa. Information and application forms are available from their website.

Although Australian applicants can obtain the visa from the Department of Foreign Affairs in Dublin, New Zealand applicants applying for an Irish Working Holiday Authority must be resident in New Zealand at the time of application and receipt of the Authority,

Working Holiday Guidelines:

* Applicants must be between the age of 18 and 30 who are single, or married without children

* Hold a valid passport of an agreement country

* Applicants must have sufficient funds to support themselves

* Successful applicants should ensure that they have adequate medical insurance cover

* Must not engage in work with any one employer for a period in excess of 3 months.

When granted a visa you are permitted to any kind of work of a temporary or casual nature in Ireland.

Australian, New Zealand And Hong Kong Citizens: More Information On Working Holiday Visas and Application form available at The Irish Department Of Foreign Affairs Web Site

If None Of The Above Categories Apply, you will need a Work Permit.

Australian and New Zealand citizens can contact Visa First. 

Visa First also organise organise Irish work permits and work authorisations Click here

Your potential employer must make the application and they have to prove that efforts have been made to fill the position from within the EU/EEC.

Work Permits are generally only arranged for qualified people in sectors where skills are in demand.

The categories are Information and Computing Technology Professionals and Technicians, Architects, Engineers, Quantity and Building Surveyors, Town Planners and Registered Nurses.

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This is a brief & general summary, visa requirements and the number of working holiday visas allocated in countries each year can vary and new agreements are being made regularly so we recommended you attain complete and up to date official information from the Embassy or Consulate before making any work and travel plans.