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Visa free
FStay 90 days
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United Arab Emirates passport to Ireland
Yes — United Arab Emirates passport holders can visit Ireland without a visa for up to 90 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
FStay 30 days
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Key facts
- Ireland lets 78 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — United Arab Emirates is one of them.
- United Arab Emirates passports get “Visa free” at 127 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Ireland passports also enter United Arab Emirates without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Ireland
Open to United Arab Emirates passports near Ireland
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Direct flights
United Arab EmiratesIreland- Typical duration
- 7.7 hours
- From
- AUH · DXB
- To
- DUB
Airlines Aer Lingus, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Qantas
Search live faresDuration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
United Arab Emirates
Country profile
Capital
Abu Dhabi
Population
10.7 million
Area
82,880 km²
Currency
United Arab Emirates dirham AED
Languages
Arabic
Time zone
UTC+04:00
Foreign-born
8.2 million · 2024
Migrant share
74%
Ethnic groups · 2015
- South Asian59.4%
- other12.8%
- Emirati11.6%
- Egyptian10.2%
- Filipino6.1%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Ireland
Country profile
Capital
Dublin
Population
5.5 million
Area
70,280 km²
Currency
Euro EUR
Languages
English, Irish
Time zone
UTC+00:00
Foreign-born
1.2 million · 2024
Migrant share
23.1%
Ethnic groups · 2022
- Irish76.6%
- other White9.9%
- Asian3.3%
- unspecified2.6%
- other2%
- Black1.5%
- Other0.6%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type G
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 999 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+353
Airports
DUB · ORK · SNN · NOC
Highlights
- Giant's Causeway
- Cliffs of Moher
- Trinity College
United Arab Emirates · Visa free
FAQ
Does a United Arab Emirates passport need a visa for Ireland?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 90 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 90 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Ireland typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Ireland mission.
What about a Ireland passport entering United Arab Emirates?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.
How do you apply for Ireland as a visitor?
Visitor visa / visa-free：Usually up to 90 days。Visa nationals use AVATS; visa-free stays are set at the border.