Ireland to United Kingdom: Visa Requirements 2026

Entry Requirement — 2026
🇮🇪 Ireland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Visa Free

Visa-free entry — verify exact stay limits at destination.

Ireland citizens can enter United Kingdom without a visa. No embassy appointment or pre-application is required for short stays. Both countries have a comparable cost of living (index ~72, NYC=100).

Ireland Passport Strength

118 Visa-free
32 Visa on arrival
35 e-Visa
14 Visa required

Entry Details — United Kingdom

Entry type
Visa Free
Citizens can enter without a visa for tourism or short stays.
Maximum stay
Varies — check destination
Per entry. Extension may be possible in-country.
Cost of living — United Kingdom
72.1
Index vs NYC=100 · Full data →
Income tax — United Kingdom
45%
Top marginal rate · All tax rates →
Digital nomad visa
Not available
No dedicated digital nomad visa programme.
Monthly budget (comfortable)
~$1,802/month
Estimated for a single expat · Budget tool →

Other Europe Destinations — Ireland Passport

Cost of Living & Tax Overview

United Kingdom and Ireland have a broadly similar cost of living (index 72 vs 75, NYC=100).
Full comparison: Ireland vs United Kingdom →
Tax rates in United Kingdom — income, corporate & VAT →

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Ireland citizens need a visa to visit United Kingdom?+

Ireland passport holders currently have Visa Free access to United Kingdom. Citizens can enter without a visa for tourism or short stays.

How long can Ireland passport holders stay in United Kingdom?+

Ireland citizens enjoy visa-free access to United Kingdom. The standard permitted stay is 90 days within any 180-day period for Schengen and most bilateral agreements — verify the exact limit with the official immigration authority before travel.

Is there a digital nomad visa for United Kingdom?+

Pas de nomad visa. Global Talent Visa ou Skilled Worker via employeur. Global Talent Visa — Frais : £524. Durée : 5 ans ILR-track. Approbation par organisme endosseur (Tech Nation, UKRI...). Pas de sponsor requis. Sole Representative Visa — Frais : £610. Durée : 3 ans renouvelable. Entreprise hors-UK envoyant un représentant établir une filiale UK. Visitor Visa (6 mois) — Pas de travail rémunéré depuis le UK légalement.

What is the cost of living in United Kingdom?+

The cost of living index for United Kingdom is 72.1 (NYC=100). See the entry details section for an estimated monthly expat budget. For detailed price breakdowns visit the full cost of living guide for United Kingdom.

What documents are required for Ireland citizens to enter United Kingdom?+

A valid Ireland passport is the minimum requirement. Since entry is visa free, no additional visa is needed for short stays.

Data source: Passport Index 2026 (github.com/imorte/passport-index-data, MIT). Visa requirements change without notice — always verify with the official embassy before travel. Last updated April 2026. Not legal or immigration advice.