Ireland Visa RequirementsFor Portugal passport holders
Portuguese passport holders visit Ireland visa-free under EU free movement rules. Ireland is a fellow EU member and popular destination for Portuguese emigrants and tourists.
Great news! Portugal passport holders can enter Ireland without a visa for tourism or business purposes. You can stay up to 90 days.
No visa required. Portuguese citizens should carry their valid Portuguese passport or national ID card. As EU citizens, Portuguese nationals exercise free movement rights at Irish immigration. Note that Ireland is not in Schengen; entering Ireland from a non-Schengen country may reset your Schengen day count. Ireland uses UK-style Type G plugs (different from Portugal); bring a plug adapter. Irish immigration may ask for onward travel details and accommodation even for EU citizens.
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
Portugal to Ireland: What You Need to Know
Ireland and Portugal are both EU members, and Portuguese citizens enjoy EU free movement rights in Ireland. Ireland is not part of the Schengen Area but is in the Common Travel Area (CTA) with the UK. Portuguese citizens travel visa-free to Ireland without any time restriction on short stays, though the 90-day figure commonly cited refers to standard immigration practice for tourism. As EU citizens, Portuguese nationals have the right to live and work in Ireland indefinitely under EU free movement. There is a large Portuguese community in Ireland, particularly in Dublin and Galway, many of whom arrived since the 2000s. Ireland offers the Cliffs of Moher, the Wild Atlantic Way, Ring of Kerry, Dingle Peninsula, Dublin pubs and literary culture (Joyce, Beckett, Wilde), and ancient sites including Newgrange and the Aran Islands. Flights from Lisbon to Dublin take approximately 2 hours 30 minutes on TAP, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus.
How to Get There
From Dublin, Cork is 2.5 hours by train, Galway is 2 hours by bus, and Belfast (Northern Ireland, UK) is 2 hours by bus or rail. The Cliffs of Moher are best reached from Galway (day trip) or from Doolin village. The Wild Atlantic Way road trip from Cork to Donegal is one of the world great drives. From Lisbon, Ryanair offers very cheap fares to Dublin and Cork frequently.
Money & Banking
Ireland uses the euro (EUR). Cards accepted virtually everywhere. Ireland is expensive: a pub meal EUR 15-30, a pint of Guinness EUR 5.50-7. Accommodation in Dublin can be very costly; book well in advance. Outside Dublin, prices are lower. Airbnb and guesthouses (B&Bs) offer good value.
Practical Tips
Dublin Luas tram and DART commuter rail cover the city and suburbs. Buy a Leap card for transit discounts. Buses (Dublin Bus, Bus Eireann) cover the rest of the country. Renting a car is recommended for western Ireland; drive on the left. Irish pubs are a cultural institution and central to social life; the craic (convivial atmosphere, music, conversation) is genuine. Tap water is safe to drink. Emergency number is 112 or 999.