Ireland
United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa for Irish citizens
Entry requirement
Irish citizens can enter the United Kingdom without a visa.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.uk
For longer stays: study, work and residence
British citizens travelling to Ireland
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Travel advice for the United Kingdom
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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 Ireland to the United Kingdom, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Irish citizens can stay in the United Kingdom
No maximum stay in the United Kingdom is given in the data for Irish citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
British citizens travelling to Ireland
British citizens do not need a visa to travel to Ireland. The rule is the same in both directions between Ireland and the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
Do Irish citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Irish citizens can enter the United Kingdom without a visa.
Do British citizens need a visa for Ireland?
British citizens do not need a visa to travel to Ireland.
Can Irish citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free?
Yes, Irish citizens can enter the United Kingdom without a visa.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.