British citizens
British and Irish citizens can travel within the Common Travel Area. A visa is generally not required, although your carrier may request valid identification.
Generally no visa
IRELAND VISA SUPPORT FROM THE UK
Ireland Visa for UK Residents
Independent guidance for UK residents who need help checking Irish visa requirements, completing the correct online route and preparing a clear, organised application file.
✓ Eligibility review
✓ AVATS application support
✓ Document file preparation
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Separate visa systemIreland is outside the Schengen Area
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Common visit routeShort Stay ‘C’ for visits up to 90 days
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Online applicationApplication details are completed through AVATS
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Apply from residenceUse the route for the country where you normally live
IMPORTANT BEFORE YOU APPLY
Ireland is not part of the Schengen Area
An Irish visa is separate from a Schengen visa. If you live in the UK with a Skilled Worker, Student, Spouse, Refugee, ILR or another immigration status, your UK permission alone does not automatically allow travel to Ireland.
For most non-British travellers, the key question is the nationality shown on the passport—or the country that issued the travel document. Limited waiver arrangements may apply in specific circumstances, but these must be checked against current official rules before travel.
GoSchengen can help you organise the application, but only the Irish authorities decide whether a visa is issued and whether entry is permitted at the border.
FIND YOUR ROUTE
Which traveller profile applies to you?
Choose the closest profile below. Your final requirement must still be confirmed using the official Irish nationality and visa guidance.
Visa-required nationals living in the UK
A UK residence status, BRP or eVisa does not itself replace an Irish entry visa. You will usually need to follow the Irish visa application route.
Check and applyNon-visa-required nationals
You may not need an entry visa for a short visit, but you remain subject to immigration control and should carry evidence supporting your trip.
Confirm requirementsTravel document holders
The requirement can depend on the country that issued your travel document. Refugee and stateless travel-document rules require a specific check.
Individual assessmentHOW WE SUPPORT YOU
Application preparation from start to submission
Practical support focused on clarity, consistency and correct organisation—without promises about the final decision.
Eligibility & route check
We review your nationality, UK residence status, travel purpose and intended dates to identify the route you should verify.
AVATS application guidance
Support with preparing the details needed for the official online visa application and avoiding inconsistent answers.
Personalised checklist
A document checklist shaped around employment, study, self-employment, sponsorship, family visit or tourism.
Cover letter & itinerary
Clear supporting explanations for travel purpose, trip dates, accommodation, funding and reasons to return to the UK.
Submission-route guidance
Guidance on the next steps shown by the official system, including the applicable appointment or document-submission route.
Pre-submission review
A final review for missing documents, conflicting dates, unexplained transactions and information that may need clarification.
DOCUMENT PREPARATION
Common documents for an Ireland visit visa
The exact list depends on your nationality, purpose, finances, sponsor and personal circumstances. The official application summary generated after AVATS remains authoritative.
Review official short-stay guidance ↗✓
Valid passport or travel document
With the validity and blank pages required for your route.
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UK immigration-status evidence
Evidence that you are legally and ordinarily resident in the UK.
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AVATS application summary
Completed, signed and submitted as instructed by the official system.
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Travel purpose & itinerary
Planned dates, accommodation and a credible reason for the visit.
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Financial evidence
Bank statements, income evidence and a clear explanation of trip funding.
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Employment, study or business proof
Documents showing your current circumstances and reasons to return.
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Invitation or sponsor documents
Where another person is hosting or funding all or part of the trip.
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Travel medical insurance
Appropriate cover for the proposed visit, where required.
THE APPLICATION JOURNEY
Four clear steps
We help you prepare and organise each stage while keeping the official decision-making process clear.
Profile review
Share your passport nationality, UK status, travel dates and purpose.
Application preparation
Prepare the AVATS information, cover letter and personalised checklist.
Document review
Check dates, financial evidence, accommodation and supporting proofs.
Official submission
Follow the submission or appointment instructions issued for your application route.
APPLYING FROM THE UK
England, Scotland and Wales applicants
Official Irish guidance directs applicants in England, Scotland and Wales to create the visa application through AVATS and, where applicable, book the submission appointment through VFS Global.
Applicants in Northern Ireland or anyone with an unusual residence or travel-document situation should follow the location-specific instructions produced by the official system or the relevant Irish visa office.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Ireland visa questions from UK residents
Clear answers to the questions customers ask most often before starting an application.
Is Ireland included in a Schengen visa?+
No. Ireland is not part of the Schengen Area. A Schengen visa is not valid for travel to Ireland.
Can I visit Ireland using my UK BRP or eVisa?+
A UK BRP, eVisa or long-term UK residence permission does not automatically remove the Irish visa requirement. Your nationality or travel-document position must be checked.
How early can I apply for a Short Stay ‘C’ visa?+
Official Irish guidance states that a Short Stay ‘C’ application can be made up to three months before the intended travel date.
Can I stay in Ireland for up to 90 days?+
A Short Stay ‘C’ route is used for visits of up to 90 days, but the visa officer determines the visa validity and immigration permission at the border.
Does GoSchengen guarantee approval?+
No. We provide independent preparation and document-support services. Visa decisions are made solely by the relevant Irish authorities.
Can a UK short-stay visa ever cover Ireland?+
Limited arrangements may apply to certain eligible nationalities and qualifying UK short-stay visas. The rules are specific and can change, so eligibility should be checked against the current official Short Stay Visa Waiver guidance.
START WITH AN ELIGIBILITY CHECK
Planning a visit to Ireland from the UK?
Send us your nationality, UK residence status, travel purpose and planned dates. We will help you identify the route to verify and prepare your file.
GoSchengen is an independent visa facilitation and document-preparation service. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by the Government of Ireland, Irish Immigration Service Delivery, an embassy, consulate or VFS Global. Official requirements and decisions remain with the relevant authorities.
