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Switzerland passport to Ireland
Yes — Switzerland passport holders can visit Ireland without a visa.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
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Key facts
- Ireland lets 78 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Switzerland is one of them.
- Switzerland passports get “Visa free” at 120 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Ireland passports also enter Switzerland without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Ireland
Open to Switzerland 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
SwitzerlandIreland- Typical duration
- 2 hours
- From
- ZRH · GVA
- To
- DUB
Airlines Aer Lingus, Swiss International Air Lines
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.
Switzerland
Country profile
Capital
Bern
Population
9.1 million
Area
41,290 km²
Currency
Swiss franc CHF
Languages
French, Italian, Swiss German
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Foreign-born
2.8 million · 2024
Migrant share
31.1%
Ethnic groups · 2020
- Swiss69.2%
- other16.7%
- German4.2%
- Italian3.2%
- Portuguese2.5%
- French2.1%
- Other2.1%
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
Switzerland · Visa free
FAQ
Does a Switzerland passport need a visa for Ireland?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Ireland immigration or a mission.
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 Switzerland?
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.