Irish visa for Canadian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Canadian passport holders visiting Ireland for a short-term stay: None.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Canadian citizens to enter Ireland for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | None |
| Evisa | Ireland e-visa for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Ireland visa on arrival for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
Ireland tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Canadian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Ireland.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Ireland.
If you are looking for Ireland visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Canada, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Ireland nearest your place of residence.
- Ottawa: The Embassy of Ireland in Ottawa, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 41 minutes)
- Nova Scotia: The Honorary Consulate of Ireland in Nova Scotia, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
- Newfoundland: The Honorary Consulate of Ireland in Newfoundland, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
- Montreal: The Honorary Consulate of Ireland in Montreal, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 41 minutes)
- Calgary: The Honorary Consulate of Ireland in Calgary, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 41 minutes)
- Edmonton: The Honorary Consulate of Ireland in Edmonton, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 41 minutes)
- Vancouver: The Consulate General of Ireland in Vancouver, Canada (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
Ireland visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Ireland diplomatic mission offices to Canada for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Canada traveling to Ireland from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Canada) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 992,460 | N/A |
| 2009 | 992,460 | 0.00% |
| 2010 | 954,652 | -3.81% |
| 2011 | 935,748 | -1.98% |
| 2012 | 907,392 | -3.03% |
| 2013 | 964,104 | 6.25% |
| 2014 | 926,296 | -3.92% |
| 2015 | 183,000 | -80.24% |
| 2016 | 983,008 | 437.16% |
| 2017 | 945,200 | -3.85% |
| 2018 | 907,392 | -4.00% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Ireland & Canada comparison
Ireland's area is approximately 68,890 km2 (26,598 sq mi), while the area of Canada is approximately 9,093,510 km2 (3,511,022 sq mi). This means Canada is 132.00 times bigger than Ireland.
As of October 2025, Ireland's population is ~5.2 million people - 34,204,909 fewer people than the population of Canada.
We have highlighted Ireland & Canada’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Ireland | Canada | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 5,216,770 | 39,421,679 | 34.2 million fewer people live in Ireland than Canada |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 87 | 144 | Ireland has 57 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Canada. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 135 | 129 | Ireland passport holders can visit 6 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 82 | 469 | Irish hosts 387 fewer foreign missions than Canada. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Canada travel to Ireland in one year?
The number of visitors from Canada visiting Ireland in 2018 was approximately 907,392.
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