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United Kingdom visa for Irish passport holders

Entry requirements for a typical one-week tourist stay. Plan your trip with your exact dates for a personalised result.

Checklist for a tourist trip

• Common Travel Area — no visa or ETA

  informationDoneVerified on Oct 27, 2026

  Irish citizens need neither a visa nor an ETA. Carriers may ask for identification.

  Details

  Irish citizens need neither a visa nor an ETA. Carriers may ask for identification.

  Why this result?

  This requirement is based on the rule “Common Travel Area — no visa or ETA”. Verified on Oct 27, 2026

  2 sources

  • Gouvernement du Royaume-Uni (GOV.UK)(opens in a new tab) · checked on Oct 25, 2026
  • Gouvernement du Royaume-Uni (GOV.UK)(opens in a new tab) · checked on Oct 25, 2026

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