Do Hong Kong citizens need a visa for Ireland?
The official link goes to irishimmigration.ie. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.
Ireland entry rules for Hong Kong citizens.
| Verdict | Visa-free |
|---|---|
| Document | None |
| Stay | Up to 90 days (officer stamps up to 3 months) |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for a Hong Kong passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Ireland entry requirements.
The details for a Hong Kong passport.
Applies to Hong Kong SAR passport holders; holders of a Hong Kong Document of Identity need a visa (official table) (Irish immigration confirms HK and Macau nationals do not need a visa). Ireland is not in Schengen: time in Ireland does not count toward the Schengen 90/180 limit and EES/ETIAS do not apply. The immigration officer decides the length of stay (up to 3 months) and can refuse entry; carry proof of funds, accommodation and onward travel.
How long it must be valid.
Visa applicants: passport valid at least 6 months after the planned departure from Ireland. Visa-exempt visitors: Irish immigration publishes no minimum; carry a passport valid for the whole stay (airlines may require more). British citizens do not legally need a passport, but carriers may require one.
Recent changes in Ireland.
- 2025-03-10 — Visa requirement imposed on nationals of Eswatini, Lesotho and Nauru. (Visa-required status confirmed on the official nationality table on 11 Oct 2026; date per secondary source.)
- 2025-05-12 — Visa requirement imposed on nationals of Trinidad and Tobago. (Visa-required status confirmed on the official nationality table on 11 Oct 2026; date per secondary source.)
- 2026-06-15 — Visa requirement imposed on nationals of Nicaragua, St Kitts and Nevis, and St Lucia. (Visa-required status confirmed on the official nationality table on 11 Oct 2026; date per secondary source.)
The short answers.
Do Hong Kong citizens need a visa for Ireland?
No. Hong Kong citizens don’t need a visa for Ireland for stays of up to 90 days (officer stamps up to 3 months).
How long can Hong Kong citizens stay in Ireland?
Up to 90 days (officer stamps up to 3 months). Longer stays need a different visa.
Where do Hong Kong citizens apply?
On the official site, irishimmigration.ie. NUM links it and never charges for the link.
Does NUM issue Ireland visas?
No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.