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Ireland vs United Kingdom

Compare passport strength, visa policies, and travel info between any two countries.

Attribute 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Region Europe Europe
Capital Dublin London
Population 5,100,000 67,800,000
Currency EUR GBP
Phone Code +353 +44
Languages English, Irish English
Passport Rank #5 #4
Visa-Free Destinations 189 190
Schengen Member
EU Member

Visa Requirements Between These Countries

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Ireland citizens visiting United Kingdom

ETA Required

Travelers from Ireland to United Kingdom must apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before traveling to United Kingdom. Ireland holders carry a passport ranked #5 for travel access. Appli...

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United Kingdom citizens visiting Ireland

Visa Free

Travelers from United Kingdom to Ireland do not require a Tourist Visa for short stays in Ireland. United Kingdom holders carry a passport ranked #4 for travel access. The application fee averages aro...

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