Ireland Visa RequirementsFor Macau passport holders
Ireland is not a Schengen member. Macau SAR passport holders must apply specifically for an Irish Short Stay Visa. The fee is EUR 60 to 100 and the visa allows stays of up to 90 days. Processing takes 6 to 8 weeks.
Macau passport holders require a visa to enter Ireland.
Apply online at visas.inis.gov.ie with form, photos, bank statements, employment proof, travel itinerary, accommodation, and return flight. Fee is EUR 60 to 100. Allow 6 to 8 weeks for processing.
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond date of entry
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Current Travel Situation
Macau to Ireland: What You Need to Know
Ireland maintains its own visa regime separate from the Schengen Area. Macau passport holders with Schengen visa-free access do not automatically qualify for Ireland. A separate Irish visa application is required through the INIS system.
How to Get There
A Schengen visa (or visa-free access to Schengen) does not extend to Ireland.
Money & Banking
Ireland uses the Euro (EUR). ATMs are available everywhere. Cards are widely accepted.
Practical Tips
Apply well in advance due to processing times. Dublin, Galway, and the Wild Atlantic Way are top attractions. A Schengen visa-free passport does not cover Ireland.