The Irish passport, issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs, is one of the most powerful travel documents in the world. As of 2025, it offers visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 193 destinations, ranking among the top three globally. Since 2006, all Irish passports have been biometric, with an embedded chip that securely stores personal data, enhancing identity verification and travel efficiency.

In 2015, Ireland introduced the Passport Card (a convenient, credit card-sized document similar to a national ID card) that allows Irish citizens to travel within the EEA and Switzerland.

Irish passport holders uniquely benefit from the automatic right to live and work in both the European Union and the United Kingdom - an unmatched privilege among global citizens. With strong diplomatic ties, high security standards, and exceptional freedom of movement, the Irish passport stands out for its versatility and global access, making it an ideal companion for international travel, work, or study.

Visa-Free Countries for Irish Citizens

1. Albania

2. Andorra

3. Angola

4. Anguilla

5. Antigua and Barbuda

6. Argentina

7. Armenia

8. Aruba

9. Austria

10. Bahamas

11. Barbados

12. Belarus

13. Belgium

14. Belize

15. Bermuda

16. Bolivia

17. Bonaire; St. Eustatius and Saba

18. Bosnia and Herzegovina

19. Botswana

20. Brazil

21. British Virgin Islands

22. Brunei

23. Bulgaria

24. Cape Verde Islands

25. Cayman Islands

26. Chile

27. China

28. Colombia

29. Cook Islands

30. Costa Rica

31. Croatia

32. Curacao

33. Cyprus

34. Czechia

35. Dominica

36. Dominican Republic

37. Ecuador

38. El Salvador

39. Estonia

40. eSwatini

41. Falkland Islands

42. Faroe Islands

43. Fiji

44. Finland

45. France

46. French Guiana

47. French Polynesia

48. French West Indies

49. Georgia

50. Germany

51. Gibraltar

52. Greece

53. Greenland

54. Grenada

55. Guatemala

56. Guyana

57. Haiti

58. Honduras

59. Hong Kong (SAR China)

60. Hungary

61. Iceland

62. Iraq

63. Italy

64. Jamaica

65. Japan

66. Kazakhstan

67. Kiribati

68. Kosovo

69. Kyrgyzstan

70. Latvia

71. Lesotho

72. Liechtenstein

73. Lithuania

74. Luxembourg

75. Macao (SAR China)

76. Madagascar

77. Malaysia

78. Malta

79. Marshall Islands

80. Mauritius

81. Mayotte

82. Mexico

83. Micronesia

84. Moldova

85. Monaco

86. Mongolia

87. Montenegro

88. Montserrat

89. Morocco

90. Mozambique

91. Namibia

92. Netherlands

93. New Caledonia

94. Nicaragua

95. Niue

96. North Macedonia

97. Norway

98. Oman

99. Palau Islands

100. Palestinian Territory

101. Panama

102. Paraguay

103. Peru

104. Philippines

105. Poland

106. Portugal

107. Reunion

108. Romania

109. San Marino

110. Sao Tome and Principe

111. Senegal

112. Serbia

113. Singapore

114. Slovakia

115. Slovenia

116. South Africa

117. Spain

118. St. Kitts and Nevis

119. St. Lucia

120. St. Maarten

121. St. Vincent and the Grenadines

122. Suriname

123. Sweden

124. Switzerland

125. Taiwan (Chinese Taipei)

126. Tajikistan

127. Thailand

128. The Gambia

129. Trinidad and Tobago

130. Tunisia

131. Türkiye

132. Turks and Caicos Islands

133. Ukraine

134. United Kingdom

135. Uruguay

136. Uzbekistan

137. Vanuatu

138. Vatican City

139. Venezuela

140. Vietnam

141. Zambia

Visa on Arrival (VOA) Countries for the Citizens of Ireland

1. Bahrain

2. Bangladesh

3. Burundi

4. Cambodia

5. Comoro Islands

6. Djibouti

7. Egypt

8. Ethiopia

9. Guinea-Bissau

10. Indonesia

11. Iran

12. Jordan

13. Kuwait

14. Laos

15. Lebanon

16. Maldives

17. Myanmar

18. Nepal

19. Palau Islands

20. Qatar

21. Rwanda

22. Samoa

23. Saudi Arabia

24. Sierra Leone

25. Somalia

26. Solomon Islands

27. St. Helena

28. Tanzania

29. Timor-Leste

30. Tonga

31. Tuvalu

32. United Arab Emirates

33. Zimbabwe

Countries Offering E-Visas for the Citizens of Ireland

1. Azerbaijan

2. Benin

3. Burkina Faso

4. Cameroon

5. Cuba

6. Equatorial Guinea

7. Gabon

8. Guinea

9. India

10. Mauritania

11. Pakistan

12. Papua New Guinea

13. Russian Federation

14. Syria

15. Togo

16. Uganda

Countries Offering ETA for Irish Citizens

1. American Samoa

2. Australia

3. Canada

4. Guam

5. Israel

6. Kenya

7. New Zealand

8. Northern Mariana Islands

9. Puerto Rico

10. Seychelles

11. South Korea

12. Sri Lanka

13. United States

14. US Virgin Islands

With visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 193 countries, Irish passport holders enjoy remarkable travel freedom. Whether exploring Europe, Asia, or the Americas, most destinations welcome Irish travellers with minimal entry barriers. However, some countries still require an eTA or online registration, so checking requirements in advance is essential.

To avoid delays at immigration, make sure your passport is valid, and have proof of return travel and sufficient funds if required. For a smoother experience, Atlys offers expert visa support and simplified application services tailored to Irish citizens, helping you confidently travel wherever your next journey takes you.