Visa rules by passportLast checked October 16, 2026
Do citizens of India need a visa for Ireland?
IndiaIrelandVisa requiredNationals of India need a visa for short stays in Ireland.
- Note
- Short Stay Visa Waiver Programme (SSVWP): can visit without an Irish visa after lawfully entering the UK on a valid UK short-stay visa, within the remaining UK leave. Also eligible for the British-Irish Visa Scheme.
Diaspora: about 70,228 people born in India live there (UN DESA 2024).
The visa route
Short stay 'C' visit (tourist) visaIreland'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.Requirements and documentsAnother passport?
Rules depend on the passport you travel on. Visas or residence elsewhere can open easier entry.
Official sources
Rules change: check the official page before you travel.
General information from official sources, not legal advice.