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Ireland Visa for Canada Citizens 2026

Visa Free

Canadian citizens can enter Ireland visa-free for stays of up to 90 days for tourism or business, since Ireland is not part of the Schengen Area but maintains its own visa-free arrangement for Canadians.

Guide last updated September 29, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for the duration of your intended stay (Ireland does not require 6-month post-stay validity, but most airlines apply their own minimum validity rules)
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Proof of sufficient funds for the stay
  • Proof of accommodation
  • No visa application form required
  • No biometrics required on arrival
  • Travel health insurance: recommended, not mandatory

Visa types

  • No visa is required for Canadian citizens visiting for tourism or business for up to 90 days
  • Ireland is not part of the Schengen Area, so Irish visa-free days are tracked separately from any Schengen travel on the same trip
  • Employment permit required for paid work, sponsored by an Irish employer, applied for through the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment - separate from the visitor entry
  • Study visa/registration required for courses longer than 90 days, arranged through Irish immigration authorities

Entry conditions

  • Canadians are admitted visa-free for up to 90 days as tourists or business visitors
  • Paid work is not permitted under this visitor status
  • On arrival at Dublin, Cork, or Shannon airport, present your passport to an immigration officer, who stamps the passport with the permitted stay
  • Extensions of the 90-day period are handled by the Irish Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) in Dublin and are not routinely granted for tourism

Fees & processing time

  • No visa fee since entry is visa-free
  • No service fee
  • Total cost: none beyond standard airport departure taxes typically included in airfare
  • Processing time: immediate at the port of entry
  • No express option needed since there is no pre-travel visa process

Tips for Canada travelers

  • Carry proof of onward travel and accommodation, since Irish immigration officers can be strict about verifying visitors' intent to leave within 90 days
  • Common issues: travelers combining Ireland with a Schengen trip sometimes assume the day counts are shared - they are not, since Ireland is outside Schengen
  • If continuing on to Great Britain, note the UK requires a separate Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for Canadians as of recent rule changes - Ireland's visa-free entry does not cover UK travel
  • Extensions are difficult to obtain for tourism purposes - plan your trip to stay within the 90-day limit

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.