# Ireland passport to United Kingdom: Visa-free

Current access classification: **Visa-free** — No visa required before travel.

Access data checked August 24, 2026. Evidence status: **official evidence collected**.

This page concerns ordinary short visits unless an official source states otherwise. Authorities apply the current rule, and individual circumstances can change the applicable treatment.

## Evidence timeline

- **Current official route — Irish citizens have Common Travel Area access to the United Kingdom** (Visa-free)
  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 sources:
  - [UK legislation: UK Immigration Act 1971, section 3ZA](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1971/77/section/3ZA)
  - [UK Cabinet Office and Home Office: UK Common Travel Area guidance](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/common-travel-area-guidance/common-travel-area-guidance)
  - [UK Home Office: When a UK ETA is not needed](https://www.gov.uk/eta/when-not-need-eta)

## Useful links

- [HTML evidence page](https://multipassrank.com/ireland-united-kingdom-visa-free)
- [Ireland passport access](https://multipassrank.com/passport/ireland)
- [All passport requirements for United Kingdom](https://multipassrank.com/destination/united-kingdom)
- [Dataset license](https://multipassrank.com/data-license)