A separate visa is required for holders of UK visas who wish to travel to the Republic of Ireland, including UK visa holders resident in Northern Ireland. You should not attempt to travel to Ireland from any part of Great Britain and Northern Ireland without a valid Irish visa. If you attempt to do so, you may be stopped on arrival, refused entry and/or have a visa warning entered on your passport.
Holders of UK travel documents require a visa to travel to Ireland.
Holders of UK visit visas who wish to travel to Ireland should apply for their Irish visa in their country of permanent residence. Applications from UK visit visa holders will not be accepted in the Visa Office (London).
Please note: a separate visa application should be submitted for each person who wishes to travel to Ireland. This includes children under the age of 18 who are travelling on their mother or father's passport.
Please see the "Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)" page of this website for more information.