Romania→Ireland
Romania to Ireland
Do I need a visa for Ireland?
Romanian citizens do not need a visa or any travel authorisation to enter Ireland for a tourist stay. One entry permits a stay of up to 90 days, and this permission does not allow paid work or study.
Which documents do I need?
Entry is permitted with a Romanian passport or with a Romanian national identity card. A Romanian driving licence and a Romanian temporary passport are not accepted for entry on this route and will not be sufficient.
Are vaccinations required for Ireland?
No vaccinations are required to enter Ireland. You should check the National Institute of Public Health travel advice for any recommended vaccinations before you travel.
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
One entry permits a stay of up to 90 days for tourism. The tourist permission does not allow paid work or study. The source materials do not give additional details about extending a short tourist stay or penalties for overstaying on this route.
Can children travel on this route?
Children and other travellers under 18 may enter with the same accepted travel documents as adults (passport or national identity card) and do not need further parental-consent documents for a short tourist visit.
Do I need travel insurance?
Travel medical insurance is a condition of entry to Ireland. The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or an S2 form provides access to necessary state-provided healthcare during a temporary stay; you may also take out additional travel insurance to cover other risks such as baggage loss or trip cancellation.
Frequently asked questions
Can I travel to Ireland with my Romanian ID card, or do I need my passport?
A Romanian national identity card is accepted at the Irish border; a Romanian driving licence and a temporary passport are not accepted for entry on this route.
Will I have to prove I have enough money for my trip?
You will not be asked to show proof of funds on entry to Ireland on this route; Irish authorities do not require bank statements or a minimum amount as a condition of entry for short tourist visits.
Is there an arrival card or entry form I must fill in on arrival?
Ireland does not require an entry card or arrival registration for short tourist visits on this route; there is no arrival form to complete on entry.
What if my passport is damaged or about to run out of pages?
If your passport is damaged or in poor condition you risk being refused boarding or entry; travel on an accepted document—a valid passport or national identity card—is required.
Does my child need extra paperwork to enter Ireland?
Travellers under 18 need the same accepted travel document as adults (passport or national identity card) and do not need additional parental-consent paperwork for short tourist visits on this route.
What exactly should my insurance cover?
You can carry an EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) to access necessary state-provided healthcare, or hold private travel medical insurance. Having insurance is a condition of entry, and a supplemental travel policy can cover baggage loss, cancellation or other non-medical risks.
Where can I get consular help while I’m in Ireland?
If you need consular help while in Ireland, the Romanian Embassy in Dublin provides consular services and has an emergency contact number; the embassy’s website is listed for consular information, not for applying for entry permissions.
Can I use a Romanian temporary passport or my driving licence to enter?
A temporary passport and a driving licence are not accepted travel documents for entry to Ireland; you must travel on a Romanian passport or identity card.
Do I need any vaccines to visit Ireland?
Vaccinations are not required to enter Ireland. You should consult the National Institute of Public Health travel advice for recommended vaccinations before you travel.
Do I have to register my presence with the Irish authorities after arrival?
There is no requirement to register your arrival in Ireland for a short tourist visit on this route; you do not need to notify Irish authorities on arrival.
Should I tell the Romanian embassy I’m in Ireland?
You may choose to notify the Romanian Embassy in Dublin of your presence in Ireland via the eConsulat platform; this is a consular recommendation, not an entry requirement.
Where do I get the visa?
No application for permission is required before travel. If you need consular assistance while in Ireland, the Romanian Embassy in Dublin provides consular help and is listed on official pages; its website is for consular information and the embassy can be contacted in emergencies.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 31, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Check your travel document
Any one of these is accepted: passport or ID card.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Ireland — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Stays up to 90 days
Longer than that needs a visa, and the exemption covers tourism — not paid work or study.
- Read our travel guides
Local knowledge, seasons and customs — things they won't check at the border but that your trip depends on. Everything you need to know.
Open the guide
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