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India visa for Irish citizens
Entry requirement
Irish citizens need a visa for India, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at indianembassydublin.gov.in
Which India visa?
India e-Visa (e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical and other sub-categories)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit
- Processing time
- Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours
India’s official site for the e-Visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours. Longest stay on the e-Visa: e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit.
Indian missions in Ireland
- Embassy of India in Dublin
Merrion Road 69, Dublin
India has 1 mission in Ireland, with its embassy in Dublin.
Indian citizens travelling to Ireland
IndiaIreland Visa required Ireland visa for citizens of India
Travel advice for India
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Irish citizens planning a trip to India can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Irish citizens can stay in India
Irish citizens may stay in India for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to India.
How Irish citizens apply
The e-Visa for India is applied for online on its official government portal; Irish citizens carry the approval when they travel.
India’s neighbours for Irish citizens
China admits Irish citizens visa-free.
Indian citizens travelling to Ireland
Indian citizens need a visa for Ireland, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Irish citizens need a visa for India?
Irish citizens need a visa for India, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Irish citizens stay in India?
Irish citizens can stay in India for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Indian embassy in Ireland?
The Indian embassy in Ireland is in Dublin.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Ireland?
Indian citizens need a visa for Ireland, obtained before travel.
Can Irish citizens enter India visa-free?
No; Irish citizens need an e-Visa for India.
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.