Do Irish citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
The official link goes to gov.uk. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.
United Kingdom entry rules for Irish citizens.
| Verdict | Free movement |
|---|---|
| Document | None (Irish passport or passport card; carriers may require photo ID) |
| Stay | Unlimited (Common Travel Area: right to live, work and study) |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for an Irish passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: United Kingdom entry requirements.
The details for an Irish passport.
Irish citizens are exempt from the ETA and from visa requirements. Travel from Ireland within the Common Travel Area has no routine passport control, though Border Force may ask for ID.
How long it must be valid.
Must be valid for the whole of your stay (no 6-month rule). EU/EEA/Swiss visitors need a passport; national ID cards are accepted only with EU Settlement Scheme status or certain other permissions. Dual British nationals must travel on a British passport or a certificate of entitlement, because they cannot get an ETA.
Recent changes in United Kingdom.
- 2025-01-08 — ETA opened to and required for non-European visa-exempt nationalities (US, Canada, Australia, Japan, etc.).
- 2025-04-02 — ETA required for European nationals (EU, EEA, Switzerland, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Vatican).
- 2025-04-09 — ETA fee rose from GBP 10 to GBP 16.
The short answers.
Do Irish citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
No. Irish citizens can enter and stay in the United Kingdom under free-movement rules.
How long can Irish citizens stay in United Kingdom?
Unlimited (Common Travel Area: right to live, work and study). Longer stays need a different visa.
Where do Irish citizens apply?
On the official site, gov.uk. NUM links it and never charges for the link.
Does NUM issue United Kingdom 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.