Irish visa for French citizens
A visa is NOT required for French passport holders visiting Ireland for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For French citizens to enter Ireland for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Ireland e-visa for French citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Ireland visa on arrival for French citizens | Not Available | |
Ireland tourist visa requirements:
- Holding French 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 France, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Ireland nearest your place of residence.
- Paris: The Embassy of Ireland in Paris, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 33 minutes)
- Lyon: The Honorary Consulate of Ireland in Lyon, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 3 minutes)
- Cannes: The Honorary Consulate of Ireland in Cannes, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 3 minutes)
- Cherbourg: The Honorary Consulate of Ireland in Cherbourg, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 3 minutes)
Ireland visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Ireland diplomatic mission offices to France for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from France traveling to Ireland from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (France) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 538,314 | N/A |
| 2009 | 576,765 | 7.14% |
| 2010 | 521,835 | -9.52% |
| 2011 | 571,272 | 9.47% |
| 2012 | 554,793 | -2.88% |
| 2013 | 554,793 | 0.00% |
| 2014 | 571,272 | 2.97% |
| 2015 | 576,765 | 0.96% |
| 2016 | 571,272 | -0.95% |
| 2017 | 549,300 | -3.85% |
| 2018 | 554,793 | 1.00% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Ireland & France comparison
Ireland's area is approximately 68,890 km2 (26,598 sq mi), while the area of France is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi). This means France is 7.95 times bigger than Ireland.
As of October 2025, Ireland's population is ~5.2 million people - 60,774,749 fewer people than the population of France.
We have highlighted Ireland & France’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Ireland | France | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 5,216,770 | 65,991,519 | 60.8 million fewer people live in Ireland than France |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 87 | 267 | Ireland has 180 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with France. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 135 | 143 | Ireland passport holders visit 8 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 82 | 479 | Irish hosts 397 fewer foreign missions than France. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from France travel to Ireland in one year?
The number of visitors from France visiting Ireland in 2018 was approximately 554,793.
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