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🇨🇳 Does a Chinese need a visa for Ireland 🇮🇪?

What this means for your trip

You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.

Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Where to apply in China

If you live in China, visas for Ireland are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.

• Embassy of Ireland in China · 3 Ritan East Road · ireland.ie

Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.

Ireland at a glance

Capital: Dublin · Currency: Euro (EUR, €) · Official languages: English, Irish · Calling code: +353

U.S. State Department travel advisory for Ireland: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (updated 20 March 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

Plugs and voltage

You need a travel adapter: Ireland uses plug types G, China uses A, C, I. Mains voltage differs (Ireland: 230 V; China: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering Ireland →

Your embassy in Ireland

If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Ireland, contact the embassy of China:

• Embassy of the People's Republic of China, Dublin · ie.chineseembassy.org

Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.

Easier destinations near Ireland for Chinese passport holders

• 🇦🇱 Albania — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇦🇩 Andorra — Visa-free
• 🇧🇾 Belarus — Visa-free 30 days
• 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇷🇺 Russia — Visa-free 30 days
• 🇸🇲 San Marino — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇷🇸 Serbia — Visa-free 30 days

The other way round

🇮🇪 Irish passport holders visiting China: Irish passport holders can visit China without a visa for up to 30 days.

The Chinese passport at a glance

All destinations for China passport holders → · Who needs a visa for Ireland →

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