From May 12th 2025, T&T nationals travelling to Ireland will require a visa.
This announcement came from Ireland’s Minister of Justice, Jim O’Callaghan and Minister of State Migration, Colm Broph.
A transit visa will also be required if the traveler intends to transit through Ireland en route to another destination.
T&T nationals who made travel plans before May 12th 2025 and can provide evidence of a valid booking and payment for the trip, may be accommodated for emergency travel.
This may be the case in the following situations where the scheduled travel is on or before May 31st 2025:
- A critical medical case involving a family member being seriously ill or undergoing medical treatment. Evidence from the relevant medical institution must be provided.
- Visiting for a significant family event such as a birth, wedding, or funeral. Suitable evidence must be provided.
- Taking up a place obtained in a third-level institution on an undergraduate or post-graduate degree course. Evidence must be provided from the institution.
- Taking up employment and holding an Employment Permit for Ireland. Evidence of the permit issued by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment must be provided.
- Travelling for business. Confirmation of the arrangements for the visit from the business in question must be provided.
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