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Ireland to United States

ETAAdvance electronic permission for visa-exempt 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 routeETA

    United States Visa Waiver Program requires ESTA

    The listed VWP nationalities need valid ESTA approval for qualifying short tourism, business, or transit travel without a visa.

    • The traveller must hold an ICAO-compliant ePassport and obtain valid ESTA approval before travel.
    • Qualifying business, tourism, or transit stays are limited to 90 days; work, permanent residence, and several other purposes require a visa.
    • British and Taiwan passport qualification, carrier rules, certain travel histories, and specified dual nationalities can require a visa instead.
    • ESTA approval does not guarantee admission.
    Official sourceU.S. Department of State: Visa Waiver Program
Official application route

How to apply

  1. Confirm that the passport and planned journey meet Visa Waiver Program conditions.
  2. Request ESTA on the official CBP website before travel.
  3. Travel with the same ePassport linked to the valid approval.
Apply on the official U.S. Customs and Border Protection ESTA service
Provenance

Official source register

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