Ireland entry requirements for Canadian passport holders (2026): visa and passport validity
Visa (Government of Canada): Tourist visa not required for stays up to 90 days. Official visa text
Passport validity (Government of Canada): Valid for the expected duration of your stay in Ireland. Official text
Official source: Government of Canada – Ireland travel advice and advisories (travel.gc.ca), section “Entry and exit requirements” · page last updated 24 September 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026 · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Whether Canadians need a visa for Ireland and how long a Canadian passport must be valid, as published by the Government of Canada, quoted word for word with the date of the official page.
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Do Canadians need a visa for Ireland?
In short: Tourist visa not required for stays up to 90 days.
Our one-line summary of the first official line below, which matches a wording we recognise. It applies to Canadian citizens; read the full official text, which may add conditions.
Official text, “Visas”:
Tourist visa: not required for stays up to 90 days
Business visa: not required for stays up to 90 days
Student visa: not required
Work permit: required, except for the Student Work Abroad Program
Useful links
- Visas for Ireland – Department of Foreign Affairs of Ireland
- Visas and residence – Irish Immigration services
- Student Work Abroad Program
- Guide to temporary entry into Ireland under CETA
Also in the official “Entry and exit requirements” section:
Regional travel
Ireland is a member of the European Union, but it’s not part of the Schengen area.
You must have a valid passport to travel between Ireland and other European countries.
If you plan to travel to the United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland, make sure you meet the entry/exit requirements for the United Kingdom.
More from the official “Entry and exit requirements” section (other requirements)
Other entry requirements
Customs officials may ask you to show them a return or onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay.
You may be denied entry if you're unable to do so or if custom officials suspect that you intend to seek any type of employment while entering as a visitor.
Official source: Government of Canada – Ireland travel advice and advisories (travel.gc.ca), section “Visas” · page last updated 24 September 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026 · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
How long must my Canadian passport be valid for Ireland?
In short: Valid for the expected duration of your stay in Ireland.
Our one-line summary of the official sentence below, which matches a wording we recognise. Your airline may apply stricter rules.
Official text, “Regular Canadian passport”:
Your passport must be valid for the expected duration of your stay in Ireland.
Official source: Government of Canada – Ireland travel advice and advisories (travel.gc.ca), section “Regular Canadian passport” · page last updated 24 September 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026 · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
For Canadian passport holders. These rules are published by the Government of Canada (Global Affairs Canada) for Canadian citizens travelling on a regular Canadian passport. Before You Fly is an independent site: it is not a Government of Canada site and is not endorsed by the Government of Canada. The airline and the border officials of the destination decide whether you can travel or enter: this site is information, not legal advice. British passport? See the UK (FCDO) rules.
Read the full official travel advice for Ireland (safety, health, local laws) before you travel.
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