🇮🇪 Ireland visa requirements for Chinese citizens
Yes — Chinese citizens need a visa to enter Ireland, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
Entry rules for China passport holders
Chinese citizens must obtain a visa before traveling to Ireland. Applications generally go through a Ireland embassy or consulate and require a completed form, passport photos, proof of accommodation and onward travel, and sometimes travel insurance. Start the process several weeks before your planned trip, as processing times vary.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Ireland immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Chinese passport ranks #105 worldwide, opening 83 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (41 visa-free, 38 with a visa on arrival and 4 with an eTA). Ireland is not among them — it is one of the 86 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The reverse trip is easier: Irish citizens can enter China visa-free · 30 days.
Northern Europe is closed to spontaneous travel for Chinese passport holders: none of its 10 destinations can be entered without an application first.
About Ireland
- Capital
- Dublin
- Region
- Northern Europe
- Currency
- euro (€)
- Languages
- English, Irish
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Frequently asked questions
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Ireland?
Yes — Chinese citizens need a visa to enter Ireland, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
What currency is used in Ireland?
The currency in Ireland is the euro (€). The capital city is Dublin.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa required for Chinese citizens traveling to Ireland. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Ireland embassy or immigration authority before booking.
More of Europe for Chinese passport holders
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.