Work and Study in Ireland – Do I need a Visa?

Do I need a VISA before coming to Ireland?

This depends on your nationality!

If you come from one of these countries:

EU member states, Norway, Iceland, Switzerland or Liechtenstein:

You do not need a Visa.

If you come from one of these countries:

Brazil, Uruguay, Chile, Panama, Argentina, Mexico, USA, Canada, Japan, Korea, Taiwan or Botswana:

You do not  need a Visa but you must register when you arrive and apply for a Work and Study Visa. See below for details.

If you come from one of these countries:

Turkey, Colombia, China, Russia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, India:

You need a visa before you arrive in Ireland. For full information please visit the Irish immigration website.

For a full list of nationalities that do or do not require visas click here.