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IrelandVisit & tourismLast checked October 16, 2026

Short stay 'C' visit (tourist) visa

Ireland's short stay 'C' visa lets people from visa-required countries travel to Ireland for up to 90 days for tourism, family or friend visits, short courses, marriage or medical treatment. You apply online through AVATS from your home country or country of legal residence, then send original supporting documents and pay the fee. Ireland does not issue e-visas or family visas. Some travellers can use a UK visa instead, under the Short Stay Visa Waiver Programme or the British-Irish Visa Scheme.

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Life in Ireland

Money

3

Currency

Euro

EUR

Euro

Cost of living

102

Price level · US = 100

World Bank price levels, 2025

Tax

20–40%

Income tax (national)

VAT 23% · social security 4.2%

40% above EUR 44,000 (single); plus USC of 0.5-8% and PRSI. Tax credits apply.

Official rates, 2026 · headline only

Living

1

Happiness

6.9

#13 of 145 countries

World Happiness Report 2025

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Who it’s for

Nationals of visa-required countries who want to visit Ireland for less than 90 days.

Eligibility

  • Visa-required nationality

    You need this visa only if you are from a visa-required country. Check the official visit travel path.

  • Apply from home or legal residence

    You must apply from your home country or the country where you legally live.

  • Passport

    Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date you plan to leave Ireland.

    6 months

    Passport validity · minimum validity

    Official wording

    Your passport must be valid at least 6 months after the date you plan to leave Ireland.

A sneak peek at what's inside

  • Next requirementEnough money
  • Document checklistCurrent passport valid 6 months after leaving Ireland, plus copies of all previous passports
  • FeesSingle-entry visa

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  • 11 documents
  • 3 fees
  • 8 steps
  • Processing times and conditions
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