Do Russian citizens need a visa for Ireland?

Russian 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 Russian citizens?

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

Visa requirement

Ireland visa for Russian citizens

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

Verified answer

Russian 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: Russian 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: Ireland requires a valid travel document. Exact validity and document checks depend on nationality, carrier and the permission sought at the border.; Validity source (opens in a new tab) Validity guide
Transit: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: required; Some visa-required nationalities also 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 Russian 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

Russian citizens generally need an Irish short-stay visa before travelling to Ireland for tourism, family visits or short business trips. Ireland is not in the Schengen area, so a Schengen visa does not by itself grant entry to Ireland.

Conditional rules

Holder of a qualifying BIVS-endorsed short-stay UK or Irish visa, where nationality and routing rules allow it Conditional

Up to 90 days. The British Irish Visa Scheme and Ireland's short-stay visa-waiver arrangements are document-specific exceptions. They are not general Irish visa-free access and must be confirmed against the Irish Immigration route before travel.

Frequently asked questions

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

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Disclaimer. Visa and entry requirements change frequently and without notice and may depend on your specific circumstances (nationality, passport type, purpose and length of stay, residence in other countries, onward route and current diplomatic situation). The information here is for general guidance only, may be out of date, and is not legal, immigration, or travel advice. All cost, duration, and popularity figures are estimates. Always confirm the exact, current requirements with the official source for the destination country — its embassy, consulate, immigration service, or official e-visa portal (linked where available) — and with your airline before booking or travelling. We do not guarantee accuracy or completeness and accept no liability for any loss, denied boarding, refused entry, or other consequences. Last-verified dates are shown for each record; a record without a recent verification date should be treated as unconfirmed.