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UK passport to Ireland

British citizens don't need a visa for Ireland. Under the Common Travel Area you can live, work and study there.

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The rules

What you need
Nothing. You can live and work there
How long you can stay
No time limit.
Your passport
You don't legally need a passport, but bring ID that shows your name and nationality. Some airlines and ferries only accept a passport, so check with yours.
Arrival card
None needed

Quick answers

Do UK citizens need a visa for Ireland?

No. British citizens don't need a visa for Ireland. Under the Common Travel Area you can live, work and study there.

How long does my passport need to be valid for Ireland?

You don't legally need a passport, but bring ID that shows your name and nationality. Some airlines and ferries only accept a passport, so check with yours.

Things that could change this

  • Is a child under 18 travelling with only one parent, or without their parents?
    If yes: Bring proof of consent for the child
    If a child travels with one parent, or with an adult who isn't their parent, an immigration officer may ask for proof. It isn't compulsory, but it helps to bring a signed consent letter from the other parent with their contact details, a copy of their passport or driving licence, and the child's birth or adoption certificate.
    Read the official guidance

Good to know

Not part of Schengen. Ireland is in the EU but not in the Schengen area. Days in Ireland don't count towards your Schengen 90 days, and you don't register with the EU Entry/Exit System here.

Checked 26 October 2026 against Immigration Service Delivery, Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration and GOV.UK.

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