United States visa for Irish citizens
Irish citizens need an ETA (electronic travel authorisation) before travelling to United States.
ETA required Confidence: medium — Likely current — confirm details with the official source Last verified: (2 days ago)
- Status
- ETA required
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Official cost
- 40.27 USD
- Before departure
- Apply online before you fly
Cost note
ESTA fee. The official ESTA site currently shows a total fee of about USD 40.27.
What you need
- biometric (e-passport) valid for at least 6 months after departure
- approved ESTA before boarding
- return or onward ticket
Official source
https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/Use the government route and fee only. Avoid lookalike agent sites that add markups or mimic official portals.
Why this verdict
Irish citizens have been in the US Visa Waiver Program since the programme's inception. An approved ESTA is required before boarding any air or sea carrier. ESTA is valid for 2 years or until passport expiry, whichever comes first. Each stay is limited to 90 days for tourism or business.
Frequently asked questions
- Do Irish citizens need a visa for United States?
- Irish citizens need an ETA (electronic travel authorisation) before travelling to United States. (ETA required.)
- How long can Irish passport holders stay in United States?
- Up to 90 days.
- How much does the United States entry cost for Irish citizens?
- The official fee is 40.27 USD. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.