Irish visa for Dutch citizens
A visa is NOT required for Dutch passport holders visiting Ireland for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Dutch citizens to enter Ireland for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Ireland e-visa for Dutch citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Ireland visa on arrival for Dutch citizens | Not Available | |
Ireland tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Dutch 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 Netherlands, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Ireland nearest your place of residence.
- The Hague: The Embassy of Ireland in The Hague, Netherlands (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 1 minutes)
- Rotterdam: The Consulate General of Ireland in Rotterdam, Netherlands (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 1 minutes)
Ireland visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Ireland diplomatic mission offices to Netherlands for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Netherlands traveling to Ireland from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Netherlands) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 107,328 | N/A |
| 2009 | 101,075 | -5.83% |
| 2010 | 109,412 | 8.25% |
| 2011 | 100,033 | -8.57% |
| 2012 | 106,286 | 6.25% |
| 2013 | 107,328 | 0.98% |
| 2014 | 109,412 | 1.94% |
| 2015 | 102,117 | -6.67% |
| 2016 | 102,117 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 104,202 | 2.04% |
| 2018 | 106,286 | 2.00% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Ireland & Netherlands comparison
Ireland's area is approximately 68,890 km2 (26,598 sq mi), while the area of Netherlands is approximately 33,720 km2 (13,019 sq mi). This means Netherlands is 2.04 times smaller than Ireland.
As of November 2025, Ireland's population is ~5.2 million people - 12,106,585 fewer people than the population of Netherlands.
We have highlighted Ireland & Netherlands’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Ireland | Netherlands | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 5,216,770 | 17,323,355 | 12.1 million fewer people live in Ireland than Netherlands |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 87 | 152 | Ireland has 65 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Netherlands. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 135 | 146 | Ireland passport holders visit 11 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 82 | 173 | Irish hosts 91 fewer foreign missions than Netherlands. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Netherlands travel to Ireland in one year?
The number of visitors from Netherlands visiting Ireland in 2018 was approximately 106,286.
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