can british citizens go to ireland?
British citizens can stay in Ireland for up to 365 days per entry without applying for a visa in advance.
British citizens can stay in Ireland for up to 365 days per entry without applying for a visa in advance.
what you need
- Visa-free: 365 days per entry
- Passport valid for your whole stay (many countries want 6 months)
- Ireland is in the EU but NOT in Schengen — does not count toward Schengen 90/180.
how the days count
- Arrive in Ireland on 1 June — that's day 1 (entry and exit days both count).
- Your last legal day is 30 May (day 365).
- Each entry gets its own allowance, but repeated back-to-back entries ("border runs") can get British citizens refused at the border.
if you overstay
Overstaying — even by a day or two — can mean fines, detention, deportation and a ban on coming back, and it can follow you on future visa applications. Penalties vary by country and by case, so confirm the current rules with the official source below.
questions people ask
Can British citizens go to Ireland without a visa?
Yes — British citizens can stay in Ireland for up to 365 days per entry without a visa.
What happens if British citizens overstay in Ireland?
Overstaying can mean fines, detention, deportation and a ban on returning. Penalties vary — confirm with the official source.
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Last verified against an official source: 2026-05-21.
Official source: www.irishimmigration.ie
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