Visa

Visitors travelling to China holding an Irish passport, travelling between March 14th 2024 and December 31st 2024 for business, tourism, family visit or transit purposes for a duration not exceeding 15 days are eligible for visa-free entry.

If you are travelling outside of these dates you will require a tourist visa. It is each passenger’s responsibility to obtain the appropriate tourist visa and to make sure that when you receive it, all details are correct.  

Chinese visas are valid for three months from the date of issue. When you travel to China, your passport must have at least 2 blank pages and must be valid for 6 months from your return date of travel.

 For information on how the visa-free policy will be implemented, and for other information on visas please contact your nearest Chinese Embassy or Consulate.

All visitors to China require a tourist visa. It is each passenger’s responsibility to obtain the appropriate tourist visa and to make sure that when you receive it, all details are correct.  When you apply for your visa, your passport must have at least 2 blank pages and must be valid for 6 months from your return date of travel. Chinese visas are valid for three months from the date of issue.

All visitors to China require a tourist visa. It is each passenger’s responsibility to obtain the appropriate tourist visa and to make sure that when you receive it, all details are correct.  When you apply for your visa, your passport must have at least 2 blank pages and must be valid for 6 months from your return date of travel. Chinese visas are valid for three months from the date of issue. 

All foreign nationals, including children, require a visa to enter Cuba (Tourist Card). It is each individual passenger’s responsibility to obtain the appropriate tourist card and to make sure that when you receive it, all details are correct. The information provided in this section of our website relates to EU citizens. Other nationalities should contact Cuban Embassy for further advice. Your Tourist Card is valid for 30 days from the date of entry to Cuba. You may only enter Cuba once during this period. Please note that if you are travelling to Cuba via Canada, you will also require Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) from the Government of Canada. 

Please note that receiving a Cuban entry stamp on your passport may lead to difficulties in receiving an ESTA (e-visa) for entering the USA.

All foreign nationals, including children, require a visa to enter Cuba (Tourist Card). It is each individual passenger’s responsibility to obtain the appropriate tourist card and to make sure that when you receive it, all details are correct. Full details for how to obtain a UK tourist visa to Cuba can be found here.

All foreign nationals, including children, require a visa to enter India. It is each individual passenger’s responsibility to obtain the appropriate tourist visa and to make sure that when you receive it, all details are correct. 

All foreign nationals, including children, require a visa to enter India. It is each individual passenger’s responsibility to obtain the appropriate tourist visa and to make sure that when you receive it, all details are correct. 

All foreign nationals, including children, require a visa to enter Nepal. It is each individual passenger’s responsibility to obtain the appropriate Tourist Visa and to make sure that when you receive it, all details are correct.  Your passport must contain two blank pages and be valid for 6 months from your return date of travel.

All visitors to Sri Lanka require a Tourist Visa. It is each individual’s own responsibility to secure a Tourist Visa.  The Sri Lankan Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) System for Tourist Visas is an official authorization for a short visit to Sri Lanka. Foreign nationals, who intend to visit Sri Lanka for a short stay of up to six months, must obtain an ETA prior to their arrival. The ETA is issued through an on-line system.

All visitors to Sri Lanka require a Tourist Visa. It is each individual’s own responsibility to secure a Tourist Visa.  The Sri Lankan Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) System for Tourist Visas is an official authorization for a short visit to Sri Lanka. Foreign nationals, who intend to visit Sri Lanka for a short stay of up to six months, must obtain an ETA prior to their arrival. The ETA is issued through an on-line system.

All passengers travelling to Laos are required to complete an online form used to screen passengers under the Visa Waiver Program. This is called an e-visa - Electronic Visa Application System. It is each passenger’s responsibility to obtain the appropriate tourist visa and to make sure that when you receive it, all details are correct.  Your passport must contain two blank pages and be valid for 6 months from your return date of travel. The e-Visa is only valid for entry to Laos via nominated ports of entry.

All passengers travelling to Laos are required to complete an online form used to screen passengers under the Visa Waiver Program. This is called an e-visa - Electronic Visa Application System. It is each passenger’s responsibility to obtain the appropriate tourist visa and to make sure that when you receive it, all details are correct.  Your passport must contain two blank pages and be valid for 6 months from your return date of travel. The e-Visa is only valid for entry to Laos via nominated ports of entry.

Most visitors to Vietnam require a tourist visa. It is each passenger’s responsibility to obtain the appropriate tourist visa and to make sure that when you receive it, all details are correct.

Most visitors to Vietnam require a tourist visa. It is each passenger’s responsibility to obtain the appropriate tourist visa and to make sure that when you receive it, all details are correct.

Cambodia has introduced an e-arrival card to simplify the process of entering the country from July 1st 2024. The e-arrival card replaces the paper immigration form, health form and customs declaration, becoming a convenient, all-in-one portal for arrival information. All travellers are required to complete the e-arrival card within seven days prior to arrival. The application form is available on the official website.

Cambodia has introduced an e-arrival card to simplify the process of entering the country from July 1st 2024. The e-arrival card replaces the paper immigration form, health form and customs declaration, becoming a convenient, all-in-one portal for arrival information. All travellers are required to complete the e-arrival card within seven days prior to arrival. The application form is available on the official website.