Ireland Visa RequirementsFor Philippines passport holders
Filipino citizens require an Irish short-stay visa to visit Ireland, costing approximately USD 75, as Ireland is not part of the Schengen Area and has its own visa system.
Philippines passport holders require a visa to enter Ireland.
Apply through the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) at irishimmigration.ie or through the Irish Embassy or Honorary Consul in Manila. Required documents: valid passport, completed online application, recent photos, travel insurance, return ticket, hotel bookings, bank statements, employment letter, and ties to Philippines. EUR 60 (approximately USD 75) non-refundable fee. Processing takes about four to eight weeks.
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
Philippines to Ireland: What You Need to Know
Ireland is notably not a Schengen member despite being an EU state. Irish visas are separate from Schengen visas. The Philippines has a large Filipino community in Ireland, particularly in Dublin and Cork, employed in healthcare and hospitality. A valid Irish visa does not grant access to Schengen countries and vice versa.
Practical Tips
Dublin, the Cliffs of Moher, the Ring of Kerry, Galway, and Giant s Causeway (Northern Ireland, UK) are top attractions. The euro is the currency. English is the primary language (Irish Gaelic also official). The Filipino community in Dublin is sizable; the Philippine Embassy in Dublin provides consular services. Note that Northern Ireland uses GBP and is part of the UK (requires separate UK visa planning).
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Filipinos need a separate Irish visa, or does a Schengen visa cover Ireland?
Ireland requires its own separate visa. Ireland is an EU member but NOT part of the Schengen Area. A Schengen visa does not allow entry to Ireland. You must apply for an Irish Short Stay (C) visa separately at approximately EUR 60 (around USD 75).
How do Filipinos apply for an Irish visa?
Apply online through the Irish Immigration Service at irishimmigration.ie. After submitting the online form and paying the EUR 60 fee, submit your documents (passport, photos, bank statements, employment letter, itinerary) to the Irish Embassy or Honorary Consul in Manila. Processing takes four to eight weeks.
Is there a large Filipino community in Ireland?
Yes. The Irish Filipino community has grown significantly, particularly in Dublin and Cork, with many Filipinos working in the healthcare sector (nursing, caregiving) and hospitality. The Philippine Embassy in Dublin provides consular services.
Can I visit Northern Ireland if I have an Irish visa?
Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom, not the Republic of Ireland. However, there is an open land border between Ireland and Northern Ireland, so holders of an Irish visa can cross into Northern Ireland freely by land. Entry by air to Northern Ireland from outside the UK requires a UK visa.