Whether you need a visa to enter Ireland depends on your citizenship.

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Currently, if you’re a citizen of a European Economic Area (EEA) member state (27 countries of the European Union, together with Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein) and many other countries including Great Britain, the USA, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, you do not need a visa to visit the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland. 

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Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has a full list of countries whose citizens do NOT need a visa to visit Ireland.

If your country is not on this list, contact your local Irish embassy or consulate before you travel to find out your visa requirements. If you’re planning on travelling to Northern Ireland, contact your local British embassy/high commission or consular office.

Details for Irish Embassies and Consulates 

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Please note that a Schengen visa or UK visa is not valid for travel to Ireland

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Short stay ‘C’ conference/event visa:

The Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration details all the information required to successfully apply for a short stay 'C' conference/event visa. This visa allows you to travel to Ireland for up to 90 days to attend a conference, symposium or other event, for business or academic reasons. For more information on 'C' visas and how to apply, please follow the link below: 

Conference/Event visa information

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Proof of Registration:

You may be required to present proof of registration upon applying for this visa, therefore it is important to ensure registration is complete prior to beginning your visa application. 

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CILECT Congress 2026 Registration

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If you require a visa you may request a letter in support of your visa application. You can request the letter through the registration process. Full payment is required prior to a letter being issued. 

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Length of Application Process:

Note that visa applications can take a minimum of 8-12 weeks for Ireland, please ensure that you apply in time to attend the conference

*Source: Ireland.com - Tourism Ireland