Transit visa · Eritrea to Ireland

Transit Visa

Embassy required

• Maximum stay: 1 days
• Processing time: Up to 8 weeks
• Fee: EUR 25
• Validity: Single transit
• Entry: Single entry

A transit visa is required for nationals of specific countries who wish to pass through an Irish airport or seaport to travel to another state on a connecting flight. A transit visa does NOT permit you to leave the port or airport. Both the arrival and onward connecting flights must be in the same terminal between 04:00 and 16:00 on the same day; otherwise, you will need a regular entry visa. Ethiopian citizens do NOT need a transit visa if travelling on an Ethiopian passport directly from Ethiopia via Ireland to the USA or Canada with a valid US/Canadian visa. As of 2025, the transit visa required list also includes several South American countries for transit purposes.

Eligibility

• Nationality

  Only required for citizens of specific transit-visa-required countries: Afghanistan, Albania, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Moldova, Nigeria, Somalia, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe.

  Eligible countries: Afghanistan, Albania, Congo (Democratic Republic of the), Cuba, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Lebanon, Moldova (Republic of), Nigeria, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe

• Purpose of visit

  Must be transiting through an Irish airport to a third country. Cannot leave the airport/port.

  Includes

  • Transit to third country

Documents you need

• Passport

  Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6

• Flight reservation

  Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.

  Must be confirmed: No; Must show return: No

• Application form

  Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.

• Visa fee payment

  Accepted methods: Online payment; Amount: EUR 25

How to apply

1. Online application

   Apply online via AVATS selecting 'Transit' as the visa category.

2. Document gathering

   Gather passport, confirmed onward flight booking, and visa for the destination country if required.

3. Fee payment

   Pay EUR 25 transit visa fee.

4. Document submission

   Submit documents to the visa office.

5. Processing wait

   Wait up to 8 weeks for processing.

This information is general guidance only and can change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for help.