- Trinidad and Tobago to be added to list of visa required countries
- Brings Irish visa requirements in line with the United Kingdom
The Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan TD and Minister of State for Migration Colm Brophy TD have today (Friday 9 May 2025) announced that nationals of Trinidad and Tobago will be required to obtain a visa before travelling to Ireland. These requirements will apply from 12 May 2025. A transit visa will also be required, if the person intending to transit through Ireland enroute to another destination.
Commenting on this announcement, Minister O’Callaghan said:
“Visa requirements are an effective screening measure to determine who can travel to Ireland. They bolster the security of our borders while permitting travel to Ireland for legitimate purposes.
“To minimise disruption, my officials will have transitional measures for those with existing travel arrangements in the next few weeks.”
Irish visa requirements are kept under ongoing review, having regard to the need to ensure that effective immigration controls are in place whilst also facilitating those who wish to travel to Ireland for the purposes of a visit, to work, to study or to join family members.
Commenting on this announcement, Minister Colm Brophy added:
“This is a carefully considered decision which will bring Ireland into closer alignment with the United Kingdom.
“While Ireland will continue to operate an independent visa regime, keeping in step with the requirements of the United Kingdom protects our Common Travel Area and dissuades irregular movements.”
