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Ireland visa requirements for Netherlands citizens (2026)

Visa-free. No. Netherlands passport holders do not need a visa for Ireland for tourism. You still need a valid passport and should carry proof of onward travel.

Visa-free, no advance application needed.

VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated

Ireland entry requirements for Netherlands citizens

Requirement
Visa-free
Allowed stay
Per visa terms

What to bring to Ireland

  • Passport valid for the whole stay (many countries expect 6 months beyond arrival)
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address)
  • Proof of sufficient funds (bank card or recent statement)
  • Any arrival card or registration the destination asks for

Good to know

  • Ireland is not in the Schengen area; it has its own visa rules (Common Travel Area with the UK).

Ireland at a glance for travellers

  • 78 of 198 passports can enter Ireland without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
  • The Netherlands passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 148 destinations in our dataset.

Sources and last checked

WhatOfficial sourceChecked
Requirement & allowed stayOpen passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026)17 Feb 2026
Fees, processing & entry formalitiesIrish Immigration Service: visiting Ireland23 Oct 2026
Independent official overviewUK FCDO, Ireland entry requirements22 Oct 2026

The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.

Frequently asked questions

Do Netherlands citizens need a visa for Ireland?

No. Netherlands passport holders do not need a visa for Ireland for tourism. You still need a valid passport and should carry proof of onward travel.

What documents do Netherlands passport holders need for Ireland?

Passport valid for the whole stay (many countries expect 6 months beyond arrival); Return or onward ticket; Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address); Proof of sufficient funds (bank card or recent statement); Any arrival card or registration the destination asks for.

Do Netherlands passport holders need to apply for anything before travelling to Ireland?

No advance visa application is needed for a tourist visit. Carry a valid passport and proof of onward travel.