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Ireland entry checker

Select your nationality to instantly see entry requirements for the Republic of Ireland — plus UK ETA rules if you're planning a day trip to Belfast or Giant's Causeway.

Republic of Ireland vs Northern Ireland

Dublin is in the Republic of Ireland — an EU member state using the euro. Entry for most Western visitors is visa-free, and EU citizens can use their national ID card.

Belfast and the Giant's Causeway are in Northern Ireland — part of the United Kingdom. The border between the two is invisible (no checkpoints) but different rules apply: GBP currency, UK entry requirements, and from 2024 a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is required for many non-UK nationalities (cost: £10, valid 2 years).

Good news: EU/EEA citizens are exempt from the UK ETA. Irish citizens are never required. Most visitors to Dublin doing a day trip to Belfast just need to check if their nationality requires the UK ETA.