Ireland won't require ETIAS and doesn't use the EES, because it isn't in the Schengen Area. It has its own visa policy: depending on your passport you'll enter visa-free or need an Irish visa. US, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand citizens can visit visa-free. Days in Ireland don't count toward your Schengen 90 days.
The essentials
- No ETIAS and no EES. Checks are done by Irish immigration officers.
- Its own visa list: check the official list of visa-required nationalities on the Irish Immigration Service website.
- Ireland and the UK form a Common Travel Area, but each applies its own rules to foreign visitors.
- Days in Ireland don't count toward the Schengen 90/180 rule.
Combining Ireland with mainland Europe
When you fly from Ireland to Spain, France or any Schengen country, you enter Schengen at that point: that's where you'll be registered in the EES and, once it starts, need ETIAS if your nationality is visa-exempt.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need ETIAS for Ireland?
No. Ireland isn't one of the 30 countries that will require ETIAS.
Do days in Ireland count toward the Schengen 90?
No, Ireland isn't in Schengen.
I have Irish residence. Do I need ETIAS for Spain?
Yes. An Irish residence permit doesn't exempt you from ETIAS for Schengen countries.
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This guide is independent and for information only. Rules can change: before you travel, always double-check on the official ETIAS website and with the authorities of the country you're visiting.