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Do Saudi Arabia passport holders need a visa for Ireland?

Yes. Saudi Arabia passport holders need a visa to visit Ireland.

Last updated 9 November 2026

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Before you go:
  • Travellers cannot go directly to Ireland on a valid UK short-stay visa before first landing in and receiving permission to stay in the UK.
  • Eligible-country nationals who are long-term legal UK residents and must apply for a visa do not pay a visa fee.
  • The UK ETA cannot be used; only holders who entered the UK with a valid short-stay UK visa issued before 1 February 2024, including a multi-entry visa, can use the scheme.
  • A UK ETA cannot be used for this waiver programme; a traveller with an ETA but no UK visa needs a separate Irish visa.

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