Turkish passport · Ireland · checked 2026-10-11

Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Ireland?

The short answerYes. Turkish citizens need a visa from an embassy or visa centre before travelling to Ireland. Go to the official site.

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.

At a glance

Ireland entry rules for Turkish citizens.

VerdictVisa needed before you fly
DocumentIrish Short Stay 'C' visa
FeeEUR 60 single entry / EUR 100 multiple entry
StayUp to 90 days (as set by the visa and the border officer)
ValidityNormally 90 days from grant, or as set by the visa officer
When to applyApply online (AVATS) about 3 months before travel; decisions take about 8 weeks. Do not buy tickets before a decision.
CheckedVerified on an official page · 2026-10-11

The rest of the trip for a Turkish passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Ireland entry requirements.

Worth knowing

The details for a Turkish passport.

Passport must be valid at least 6 months after leaving Ireland. Travel/medical insurance for the whole trip is a visa condition. Short-Stay Visa Waiver Programme: holders of a valid UK short-stay visit visa who have already entered the UK on it can visit Ireland without an Irish visa for up to 90 days or until their UK permission ends, whichever is shorter (UK ETA does not qualify).

Your passport

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.

What changed

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.)
Questions

The short answers.

Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Ireland?

Yes. Turkish citizens need a visa from an embassy or visa centre before travelling to Ireland.

How much does it cost for Turkish citizens?

EUR 60 single entry / EUR 100 multiple entry. Fees change, so confirm on the official site before you pay.

How long can Turkish citizens stay in Ireland?

Up to 90 days (as set by the visa and the border officer). Longer stays need a different visa.

When should Turkish citizens apply?

Apply online (AVATS) about 3 months before travel; decisions take about 8 weeks. Do not buy tickets before a decision..

Where do Turkish 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.