Ireland entry requirements for Ukrainian citizens

How long you can stay

Up to 90 days per visit.

What you need

• Valid passport
• Boarding card
• Useful at the border if asked: travel itinerary, proof of sufficient funds, health/travel insurance covering your stay, accommodation details, and any invitation or letter explaining the purpose of your visit

Good to know

INIS's visa-waiver page states (Note 3): "As per the Minister for Justice's announcement on 25 February 2022, citizens of Ukraine do not need a visa to travel to Ireland." This is a ministerial waiver introduced at the start of the war rather than a long-standing visa exemption, so confirm with INIS that it is still in force before you travel. No visa or pre-clearance is needed while it applies. Ireland has no ETA-style pre-travel authorisation. On arrival by air or sea from outside the State you must present to an Immigration Officer, who decides how long you may stay — INIS: "up to a maximum of 3 months" — and stamps your passport; the officer can still refuse entry if not satisfied by your documents or explanations. Staying beyond 90 days requires applying to Immigration Service Delivery for permission. Ireland is not in Schengen: days here do not count toward the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa or stay does not entitle you to enter Ireland. If you arrive via Northern Ireland you must still report to an Immigration Officer within 30 days (7 days if for business or employment).

Source Immigration Service Delivery (Ireland) — Visa & Non-Visa Required NationalitiesChecked against the source on 2026-09-21