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Ireland Visa for British Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Freedom of movement

British citizens have freedom of movement in Ireland — they can live, work and travel there with no visa.

Entering Ireland on a British passport

  • See the exact document checklist for British applicants, by visa type.
  • → Confirm the latest rules on the destination's official government page before you book.

Documents required for British applicants

The exact documents British citizens must submit for Ireland, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.

familyJoin Family

Along with your application form we will need to submit the supporting documents detailed in the link below. Please click here (https://www.ireland.ie/en/greatbritain/london/services/visas/visas-for-ireland/) for the documents required PLEASE NOTE: always provide UK eVisa share code for immigration status (other share code i.e. right to work are NOT accepted). We are not authorised to process the application if this is not provided IMPORTANT NOTES: You are advised not to purchase travel tickets before you know the outcome of your visa application. The onus is on you, the customer, to ensure that your fully complete application is submitted in sufficient time for a decision to be made before your date of travel. If you hold other passports, or have held previous passports, you must also submit them with your application. If you are unable to do so include a written explanation with any relevant police reports. Photocopies of the bio page and all visas and stamps in your passport(s) must be submitted. (All immigration stamps and visas for all travel, not only those relating to the UK and Ireland)

transitTransit

Along with your application form we will need to submit the supporting documents detailed in the link below. For information on documents required click here. (https://www.ireland.ie/en/greatbritain/london/services/visas/visas-for-ireland/) PLEASE NOTE: always provide UK eVisa share code for immigration status (other share code i.e. right to work are NOT accepted). We are not authorised to process the application if this is not provided IMPORTANT NOTES: You are advised not to purchase travel tickets before you know the outcome of your visa application. Photocopies of the bio page and all visas and stamps in your passport(s) must be submitted. (All immigration stamps and visas for all travel, not only those relating to the UK and Ireland) The onus is on you, the customer, to ensure that your fully complete application is submitted in sufficient time for a decision to be made before your date of travel.

otherVolunteer

Along with your application form we will need to submit the supporting documents detailed in the link below. For information on documents required click here. (https://www.ireland.ie/en/greatbritain/london/services/visas/visas-for-ireland/) PLEASE NOTE: always provide UK eVisa share code for immigration status (other share code i.e. right to work are NOT accepted). We are not authorised to process the application if this is not provided IMPORTANT NOTES: You are advised not to purchase travel tickets before you know the outcome of your visa application. Photocopies of the bio page and all visas and stamps in your passport(s) must be submitted. (All immigration stamps and visas for all travel, not only those relating to the UK and Ireland) The onus is on you, the customer, to ensure that your fully complete application is submitted in sufficient time for a decision to be made before your date of travel.

workEmployment

Along with your application form we will need to submit the supporting documents detailed in the link below. For information on documents required click here. (https://www.ireland.ie/en/greatbritain/london/services/visas/visas-for-ireland/) PLEASE NOTE: always provide UK eVisa share code for immigration status (other share code i.e. right to work are NOT accepted). We are not authorised to process the application if this is not provided IMPORTANT NOTES: You are advised not to purchase travel tickets before you know the outcome of your visa application. Photocopies of the bio page and all visas and stamps in your passport(s) must be submitted. (All immigration stamps and visas for all travel, not only those relating to the UK and Ireland) The onus is on you, the customer, to ensure that your fully complete application is submitted in sufficient time for a decision to be made before your date of travel.

otherPerformance Visa

Checklist available here (https://www.ireland.ie/en/greatbritain/london/services/visas/visas-for-ireland/) PLEASE NOTE: always provide UK eVisa share code for immigration status (other share code i.e. right to work are NOT accepted). We are not authorised to process the application if this is not provided You are advised not to purchase travel tickets before you know the outcome of your visa application. Photocopies of the bio page and all visas and stamps in your passport(s) must be submitted. (All immigration stamps and visas for all travel, not only those relating to the UK and Ireland) The onus is on you, the customer, to ensure that your fully complete application is submitted in sufficient time for a decision to be made before your date of travel.

familyFamily members of EU/EEA/Swiss citizens

Information about the type of documentation that should be included for consideration for this type of application is available here (https://www.ireland.ie/en/greatbritain/london/services/visas/visas-for-ireland/) PLEASE NOTE: always provide UK eVisa share code for immigration status (other share code i.e. right to work are NOT accepted). We are not authorised to process the application if this is not provided You are advised not to purchase travel tickets before you know the outcome of your visa application. Photocopies of the bio page and all visas and stamps in your passport(s) must be submitted. (All immigration stamps and visas for all travel, not only those relating to the UK and Ireland) The onus is on you, the customer, to ensure that your fully complete application is submitted in sufficient time for a decision to be made before your date of travel.

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Ireland visa for United Kingdom citizens — FAQ

Do British citizens need a visa for Ireland?

British citizens have freedom of movement in Ireland — they can live, work and travel there with no visa.

What documents do British citizens need for Ireland?

A valid passport plus the Ireland document checklist for your visa type — Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.

How much does the Ireland visa cost for British citizens?

The Ireland visa fee is EUR 60 for British citizens under Ireland's nationality-based fee schedule. Applications through VFS Global carry an additional service fee of about INR 3380. Fees change - confirm on the official source before applying.

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