Can I Travel To Ireland If My Passport Expires Soon?

Passport validity requirements for Ireland depend on your citizenship and whether a visa is required.

⚠️ IMPORTANT: There is NO requirement for US, Canadian, Australian or Aotearoa/New Zealand citizens visiting Ireland for tourism to have 6 months validity on their passports.

🦅 Travellers From The USA

If you're an American citizen visiting the Republic of Ireland/Northern Ireland for any form of tourism your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay.

US citizens can stay in the Republic of Ireland for 3 months and Northern Ireland for up to 6 months without a visa, as long as the purpose of your visit is tourism and non-work related.

🍁 Travellers From Canada

If you're a Canadian citizen visiting the Republic of Ireland/Northern Ireland for the purpose of tourism, your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay.

Canadian citizens can stay in the Republic of Ireland for 3 months and Northern Ireland for up to 6 months without a visa, as long as the purpose of your visit is tourism and non-work related.

🐨 Travellers From Australia

If you're an Australian citizen visiting the Republic of Ireland for the purpose of tourism, your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay.

Australian citizens can stay in the Republic of Ireland for 3 months and Northern Ireland for up to 6 months without a visa, as long as the purpose of your visit is tourism and non-work related.

🥝 Travellers From Aotearoa/New Zealand

If you're an Aotearoa/New Zealand citizen visiting the Republic of Ireland for the purpose of tourism, your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay.

Aotearoa/New Zealand citizens can stay in the Republic of Ireland for 3 months and Northern Ireland for up to 6 months without a visa, as long as the purpose of your visit is tourism and non-work related.

👑 Travellers From The UK

UK citizens do not require passports or visas to enter or travel in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland.

🥐 Travellers From The EU/EEA & Switzerland

EU/EEA/Swiss citizens do not require passports or visas to travel in the Republic of Ireland.

To enter Northern Ireland for tourism, EU/EEA/Swiss citizens do require a valid passport (but not a visa). Your passport must be valid for the entire duration of your stay. Find more info here

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Even if a passport is not required for travel, airlines and ferry companies frequently require passports as proof of identification. Please check with your provider.

🌍 Other Countries

Travellers to the Republic of Ireland who require a visa must have 6 months validity on their passport from their planned departure date.

Check if your country requires a visa here

Travel to Northern Ireland (part of the UK) often has different requirements to the Republic of Ireland. Check the official rules here