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Ireland visa for Chinese citizens
Entry requirement
Chinese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Ireland.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Ireland visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ireland.ie
Which Ireland visa?
Short stay 'C' visit visa (tourism)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.
- Fee
- €60
- Processing time
- Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.
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For the tourist visa, Ireland’s official sources give a standard fee of €60, and applications are made on visas.inis.gov.ie. Processing time, as Ireland states it: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.
Irish missions in China
All missions of Ireland in China
Ireland has 2 missions in China, with its embassy in Beijing. Consulates: Shanghai.
Irish citizens travelling to China
IrelandChina Visa-free, 30 days China 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.
For a trip from China to Ireland, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Chinese citizens can stay in Ireland
How long Chinese citizens may stay in Ireland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Chinese citizens apply
In China, applications go to the Irish embassy in Beijing and the consulate in Shanghai, or to a visa centre acting for Ireland; fees, documents and processing times are published by Ireland.
Ireland’s neighbours for Chinese citizens
The United Kingdom requires Chinese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Irish citizens travelling to China
No visa is needed by Irish citizens for China, for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Ireland?
Chinese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Ireland.
Where is the Irish embassy in China?
The Irish embassy in China is in Beijing; there is also a consulate in Shanghai.
How much does the Ireland tourist visa cost?
Ireland’s official sources give a standard fee of €60 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.
Do Irish citizens need a visa for China?
No visa is needed by Irish citizens for China, for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Chinese citizens enter Ireland visa-free?
No; Chinese citizens need a visa for Ireland obtained in advance.
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.