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Ireland to United Kingdom

Visa-freeNo visa required before travel

This page separates the current comparison status from the official evidence collected for it. Rules shown here concern ordinary short visits unless a source states otherwise.

Official evidence collectedAccess data checked August 24, 2026Sources reviewed August 20, 2026
Evidence timeline

How this access rule is documented

  1. Current official routeVisa-free

    Irish citizens have Common Travel Area access to the United Kingdom

    Irish citizens generally do not require leave, an ETA, or a visa to enter or remain in the United Kingdom.

    • The rule applies to Irish citizens rather than every traveller from Ireland or every Irish-issued document.
    • Deportation orders, exclusion decisions, and specified international travel bans are exceptions.
    Official sourcesUK legislation: UK Immigration Act 1971, section 3ZAUK Cabinet Office and Home Office: UK Common Travel Area guidanceUK Home Office: When a UK ETA is not needed
Provenance

Official source register

Only destination governments, official immigration services, official diplomatic missions, and primary legal instruments qualify as published evidence.