Straight answer, official source, and how long it takes.
No visa until 31 December 2026: Irish citizens on ordinary passports can visit China visa-free for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family visits, exchanges or transit under a temporary scheme.
No visa application needed for Irish (EU) passport holders on a short tourist or business trip. Just check your passport meets the validity rules below before you fly.
Book a travel clinic appointment 6–8 weeks before you fly.
Required only if you're travelling from — or transiting through — a country with active transmission.
Certificate required if arriving from (or transiting) a country with yellow fever transmission risk.
Not required for entry — advised by NHS / CDC for most travellers.
Recommended — food & water borne.
Recommended, especially for longer stays or rural travel.
Consider for rural travel, cyclists, and long trips.
Consider for rural stays in southern/eastern provinces, especially in summer.
Which countries require the certificate, timing, cost, and the 10-day validity rule.
Not medical advice. Always confirm with your GP, travel nurse, or a Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre — requirements change and can vary based on where you're arriving from.
Irish citizens with ordinary passports can enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for business, tourism, visiting family or friends, exchange visits or transit. This is a temporary scheme that currently runs until 31 December 2026. If you travel after that date, check the official source again — it may or may not be extended. Work, study, journalism and stays over 30 days need the right visa.
For Irish (EU) passport holders, tourism or short business trips.
| Passport | Irish (EU) passport |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Business, tourism, family visits, exchanges or transit |
| Visa required | No, not for short stays |
| Maximum stay | Up to 30 days (temporary scheme until 31 December 2026) |
| Passport validity | At least 6 months beyond intended stay, with blank pages |
| Return/onward ticket | Yes, often required for visa application |
| Arrival form | Yes, arrival/departure card completed on arrival |
| Last checked | 4 October 2026 |
No, Irish (EU) citizens do not need a visa for short-term tourist or business visits to Japan.
Read the dossierYes, Irish citizens need a visa before travelling to Vietnam. For tourism you can apply for an eVisa (single or multiple entry, up to 90 days); other purposes need a visa arranged through a sponsor or embassy.
Read the dossierYes, Irish (EU) citizens need an e-Visa or regular visa to travel to India.
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