Ireland
General visa requirements for travelling to Ireland. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
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Diplomatic visa (Diplomatic and Official Visa)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- Varies by diplomatic channel
- Fee
- Free (exempt from visa fees)
- Validity
- Duration of diplomatic assignment or 90 days for official visits
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Holders of diplomatic, service, and official passports from certain visa-required countries are exempt from visa requirements when travelling to Ireland in an official capacity. Countries with diplomatic passport visa exemptions include China, Colombia, Georgia, Indonesia, Kuwait, Moldova, Montenegro, Peru, Qatar, South Africa, and Turkey. All other diplomatic passport holders from visa-required countries must apply through diplomatic channels. Accredited diplomatic agents and their families enjoy privileges and immunities under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (VCDR). Diplomatic staff must hold diplomatic passports; administrative and technical staff must hold diplomatic or service/official passports.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Diplomatic passport holders from China, Colombia, Georgia, Indonesia, Kuwait, Moldova, Montenegro, Peru, Qatar, South Africa, and Turkey are exempt from visa requirements. Other diplomatic passport holders from visa-required countries should apply through their embassy.
Eligible countries: China, Colombia, Georgia, Indonesia, Kuwait, Moldova (Republic of), Montenegro, Peru, Qatar, South Africa, Turkey
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Purpose of visit
Must be travelling in an official diplomatic or governmental capacity.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
How to apply
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Document gathering
Prepare diplomatic/official passport and note verbale from the sending state's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Document submission
For accredited diplomats: Submit notification of arrival and application for identity card through the Protocol Section of Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs.
Diplomatic visa (Diplomatic Visa (Visa-Required Countries))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- Expedited processing through diplomatic channels
- Fee
- Free (exempt from visa fees)
- Validity
- 90 days for single entry, or duration of assignment
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Diplomatic passport holders from visa-required countries (excluding those with bilateral exemptions) must still obtain a visa before travelling to Ireland. However, they are exempt from visa fees. The visa is typically issued for 90 days single entry. Applications should be submitted through diplomatic channels (note verbale from Ministry of Foreign Affairs). Possession of a diplomatic passport alone does not confer diplomatic privileges and immunities.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Diplomatic passport holders from visa-required countries that do not have a bilateral diplomatic visa exemption with Ireland.
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Purpose of visit
Must be travelling in an official diplomatic or governmental capacity.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
How to apply
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Document gathering
Prepare diplomatic passport, note verbale, and any supporting documents.
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Document submission
Submit visa application through diplomatic channels or the nearest Irish embassy.
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Processing wait
Expedited processing through diplomatic channels.
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Visa collection
Collect visa through diplomatic channels.