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🇮🇳 Does an Indian need a visa for Ireland 🇮🇪?

Visa required

Yes. Indian passport holders need a visa for Ireland, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Ireland before travelling.

Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Indian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Ireland or its official government website before you travel.

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 India

If you live in India, 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.

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, India uses C, D, M.

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 India:

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

The other way round

🇮🇪 Irish passport holders visiting India: Irish passport holders need a visa for India, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

The Indian passport at a glance

26visa-free
4ETA
23visa on arrival
53e-Visa
92visa required

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Questions

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Ireland?

Indian passport holders need a visa for Ireland, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Ireland before travelling.

Does an Irish need a visa for India?

Irish passport holders need a visa for India, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.