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What you can do on a visit to Ireland

On a Short Stay 'C' visa (visa-required nationals) (up to 90 days), you can come for: holiday, visit family, business meetings, conference, sign a contract and short course. Tap any line to see the official source.

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Who it's for
Visa-required nationals; others visit for up to 90 days without a visa
How long
Up to 90 days

You can

You can't

  • Paid work in the country

    Unless granted a business, performance or Employment (Atypical) visa. A business visa allows work of 14 days or less in one 14-day period.

    You do not work (any type of paid or unpaid work)irishimmigration.ie ↗
  • Volunteering

    Unpaid work counts as work.

    any type of paid or unpaid workirishimmigration.ie ↗

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  • Remote work for an employer abroadThe source doesn't say

    Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.

  • Medical treatmentWithin a limit

    Private hospitals only; visitors must not rely on public services.

    To access medical treatment in a private hospitalirishimmigration.ie ↗
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Not legal advice. Short visits only. Rules change without notice and the border officer decides; confirm with the official source before you travel. Page built 2026-10-19.