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Ireland visa for Indian citizens
Entry requirement
Ireland requires Indian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- 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.
Apply on AVATS – Automated Visa Application and Tracking System
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 India
All missions of Ireland in India
Ireland has 2 missions in India, with its embassy in New Delhi. Consulates: Mumbai.
Irish citizens travelling to India
IrelandIndia e-Visa India 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 India 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Indian citizens can stay in Ireland
How long Indian citizens may stay in Ireland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Indian citizens apply
In India, applications go to the Irish embassy in New Delhi and the consulate in Mumbai, or to a visa centre acting for Ireland; fees, documents and processing times are published by Ireland.
Ireland’s neighbours for Indian citizens
The United Kingdom requires Indian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Irish citizens travelling to India
Irish citizens need an e-Visa for India, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Ireland?
Ireland requires Indian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Irish embassy in India?
The Irish embassy in India is in New Delhi; there is also a consulate in Mumbai.
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 India?
Irish citizens need an e-Visa for India, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
Can Indian citizens enter Ireland visa-free?
No; Indian 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.