Do citizens of Ireland need a visa for France?

Visa-free

No. Ireland passport holders can enter France without a visa.

Entry rule: Visa-free
Length of stay: Not specified
Where to get it: No visa needed
Last checked: Nov 9, 2026

Visa rules change often. Always confirm with the official embassy or government site before you travel. Source: Passport Index dataset (MIT), refreshed Nov 9, 2026.

Document checklist: Ireland → France

General guidance for a short trip. Requirements change, so confirm with the official sources linked below.

Passport valid for at least 3 months after you leave the Schengen area and issued within the last 10 years.
Return or onward ticket.
Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation).
Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements of the last 3–6 months).
Travel medical insurance with at least €30,000 coverage valid in all Schengen countries.

Only use the official government portal. Many look-alike sites charge extra.

France missions in Ireland

EmbassyDublin

Embassy of France, Dublin

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Address

66 Fitzwilliam Lane, Dublin

Phone

+353 1 277 5000

Website

ambafrance-ie.org

Opening hours

Mo-Fr 09:30-12:00

Schengen visa statistics at this consulate

Year 2025

Applications: 5,658
Visas issued: 5,493
Refused: 72
Refusal rate: 1.3%

Multiple-entry share: 51%

Source: European Commission, visa statistics for consulates

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Ireland missions in France

Embassy of Ireland, ParisEmbassy · Paris · +33-1-44-17-67-00See all
Permanent Representation of Ireland to the Council of EuropeEmbassy · StrasbourgSee all
Consulate General of IrelandConsulate General · 6th arrondissement of Lyon · +33 1 44 17 67 81See all
Honorary Consulate of IrelandHonorary Consulate · +33 2 98 29 27 03See all

Ireland embassy & consulates in France

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