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Ireland passport to Belgium
Yes — Ireland passport holders can visit Belgium without a visa.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
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Key facts
- Belgium lets 93 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Ireland is one of them.
- Ireland passports get “Visa free” at 118 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Belgium passports also enter Ireland without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Belgium
Open to Ireland passports near Belgium
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 3 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Direct flights
IrelandBelgium- Typical duration
- 1.5 hours
- From
- DUB · ORK
- To
- BRU · CRL
Airlines Aer Lingus, Ryanair
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.
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.
Belgium
Country profile
Capital
Brussels
Population
11.8 million
Area
30,510 km²
Currency
Euro EUR
Languages
Dutch, French, German
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Foreign-born
2.3 million · 2024
Migrant share
20%
Ethnic groups · 2012
- Belgian75.2%
- other10.6%
- Italian4.1%
- Moroccan3.7%
- French2.4%
- Turkish2%
- Other2%
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 C / Type E
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+32
Airports
BRU · CRL · LGG · ANR
Highlights
- Historic Bruges
- Grand-Place
- Atomium
- Gravensteen
Ireland · Visa free
FAQ
Does a Ireland passport need a visa for Belgium?
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 Belgium immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Belgium typically wants about 3 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Belgium mission.
What about a Belgium passport entering Ireland?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.
How do you apply for Belgium as a visitor?
Schengen short-stay (type C)：90 days in any 180-day period。Apply at a Schengen consulate or visa centre in your country of residence, with biometrics, for the main destination.