Latest visa updates

Effective Monday 15 June 2026, nationals of Nicaragua, Saint Kitts and Nevis and Saint Lucia will be required to obtain a visa before travelling to Ireland.

This also applies to the holders of diplomatic and service passports. A transit visa will also be required, if intending to transit through Ireland en-route to another destination.

Limited Transitional Arrangements (for certain travellers only) to apply from 15 June 2026 to the 14 July 2026.

Please note that the Embassy cannot assist with matters relating to these transitional arrangements and any queries should be directed to the Border Management Unit at Dublin Airport by email to bmu@justice.ie

Nicaraguan, St Kitts and Nevis, and St Lucia passport holders who have booked travel to Ireland before 15 June 2026 and will travel to Ireland before 14 July 2026 may travel provided they are in possession of the following documentation:

1. A valid passport; and
2. Documentary proof from their carrier (and not a Travel Agent) showing the date of purchase of their ticket(s), their name as the passenger, the flight(s) number and date of travel.

This documentation will need to be produced where requested to do so by a carrier or an Immigration Officer. Normal immigration rules that apply to non-nationals on seeking entry to the State will apply to any person attempting to avail of the transitional arrangements.

For avoidance of doubt, please note that:

Any person who books travel to Ireland after 15 June 2026 cannot avail of the limited transitional arrangements and will need to obtain an Irish visa in advance of travel, even if travelling to Ireland before 14 July 2026.

Persons who are in possession of a valid Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card do not separately need to have an Irish visa.