How long can you stay in Dublin Ireland?

The length of time you can stay in Ireland will depend on your nationality and the purpose of your visit. If you are a citizen of the European Union or the UK, you have the right to live in Ireland indefinitely without a visa. If you are a citizen of another country, you will need to apply for a visa to enter Ireland. The type of visa you need will depend on the length of your stay, the purpose of your visit and your nationality.

Most people who visit Dublin for tourism purposes will not require a visa if they are planning on staying for less than 3 months. If you are staying less than 3 months, you will not require a visa provided that:

- You have not stayed in the Common Travel Area (CTA) for more than 3 months in the past 6 months

- You are not coming to work in the CTA

- You are not travelling for the purposes of study, seeking asylum, or otherwise taking up residence in Ireland

If you are planning to work or study in Ireland, you must apply for a specific visa. The visa you will need will depend on whether you are from a country within the EU/EEA or from outside of the EU/EEA.

Citizens of the EU, EEA, and Switzerland have an automatic right to work in Ireland. You do not need a visa or work permit to work in the country unless your job is one of the professions that require state regulation.

Non-EU/EEA nationals must apply for a visa before arriving in Ireland. If your visa application is successful, you will be granted an Employment Visa (type C) or Study Visa (type D). For more information, visit the website of the Irish Immigration Service (INIS)