🇮🇪 Irland Passport 2026: Global Ranking & Visa-Free Countries
The Irland passport ranks #2 worldwide in 2026 with a mobility score of 179 out of 194 mapped destinations. This score reflects the number of countries its holders can enter either visa-free or with an eVisa or visa on arrival.
Irland passport holders enjoy visa-free access to 117 countries, including Albanien, Andorra, Angola, Antigua og Barbuda, Argentina. In these destinations, a valid passport is enough to enter directly.
A further 62 destinations are reachable with an eVisa or visa on arrival, such as Australien, Aserbajdsjan, Bahrain, Bangladesh. These typically require a short online application before departure.
On the other hand, 15 countries still require a visa obtained in advance from an embassy. Always check the full destination list for the Irland passport before booking.
Rankings follow the score-tier methodology. Compare this passport in the complete 2026 passport ranking of 195 countries.
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