Canada
Ireland
Ireland visa for Canadian citizens
Entry requirement
Canadian citizens do not need a visa for Ireland: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at dfa.ie
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Irish citizens travelling to Canada
IrelandCanada Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Canada visa for citizens of Ireland
Travel advice for Ireland
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Canada to Ireland, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Ireland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 19 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Ireland (updated 4 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Ireland (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Canadian citizens can stay in Ireland
Canadian citizens may stay in Ireland for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Ireland.
Irish citizens travelling to Canada
Irish citizens do not need a visa for Canada, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Ireland?
Canadian citizens do not need a visa for Ireland: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Canadian citizens stay in Ireland?
Canadian citizens can stay in Ireland for up to 90 days.
Do Irish citizens need a visa for Canada?
Irish citizens do not need a visa for Canada, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
Can Canadian citizens enter Ireland visa-free?
Yes, Canadian citizens can enter Ireland without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.