Citizens living within the EU and most other Western countries including Australia, Canada, New Zealand and South Africa do not require visas.

All other countries should contact their local Irish Embassy/Consulate prior to travelling to the Republic of Ireland, and visitors to Northern Ireland should contact their local British Embassy/High Commission or Consular Office. 

Embassies & Visa Contacts

Further information for the Republic of Ireland, including a full list of Irish Embassies, is available from: 
The Department of Foreign Affairs (Tel: + 353 1 478 0822)

Further information for Northern Ireland is available from your local British Embassy or Consulate, for details please contact:
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Tel: + 44 207 008 1500)

For an extension to your stay in Northern Ireland contact:
The Undersecretary of State (Tel: + 44 870 606 7766)