Do Indian citizens need a visa for Ireland?

Indian citizens need a visa to enter Ireland. (Visa required.) Verified 24 Jun 2026 against the official source.

How much does the Ireland entry cost for Indian citizens?

The official fee is 60 EUR. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.

Visa requirement

Ireland visa for Indian citizens

Official-source answer with stay limit, cost, required documents and last verification date.

Verified answer

Indian citizens need a visa to enter Ireland.

Last verified: 24 Jun 2026 (today)

Visa required

Confidence: Medium Likely current — confirm details with the official source.

Max stay: 90 days
Official cost: 60 EUR
Before departure: Apply for a visa before you travel
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Shareable verdict: Indian citizens need a visa to enter Ireland. Checked 24 Jun 2026.

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Cost note

Single-entry short-stay Irish visa fee; multiple-entry and service fees can differ.

Passport and transit notes

Passport validity: Irish visa applications require a valid passport; exact validity and blank-page checks depend on the visa route and application centre instructions.; Validity source (opens in a new tab) Validity guide
Transit: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: required; Indian citizens can need an Irish transit visa even when only connecting through Ireland. Leaving the transit area or entering Ireland requires meeting the normal Irish visa rule.; Transit source (opens in a new tab) Transit guide

What you need

valid Indian passport
Irish short-stay C visa approval before travel
application summary and supporting documents
proof of accommodation, funds and reason for visit
return or onward ticket

Why this verdict

Indian citizens generally need an Irish short-stay visa before travelling to Ireland for tourism or family visits. Ireland is not in the Schengen area, so a Schengen visa does not by itself grant entry to Ireland. The British Irish Visa Scheme can create a narrow exception when the traveller holds a qualifying BIVS-endorsed short-stay UK or Irish visa.

Conditional rules

Holder of a qualifying BIVS-endorsed short-stay UK or Irish visa Conditional

Up to 90 days. Indian citizens can use the British Irish Visa Scheme only when the visa is endorsed for BIVS and the routing conditions are met. Treat this as a document-specific exception, not a general visa waiver.

Frequently asked questions

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Ireland?: Indian citizens need a visa to enter Ireland. (Visa required.) Verified 24 Jun 2026 against the official source.
How long can Indian passport holders stay in Ireland?: Up to 90 days.
How much does the Ireland entry cost for Indian citizens?: The official fee is 60 EUR. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.

Related countries

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