
Do Bahrain passport holders need a visa for Ireland?
Yes. Bahrain passport holders need a visa to visit Ireland.
Last updated 9 November 2026
Entry status
Visa requiredBefore you go:
- Travellers cannot go directly to Ireland on a valid UK short-stay visa before first landing in and receiving permission to stay in the UK.
- Eligible-country nationals who are long-term legal UK residents and must apply for a visa do not pay a visa fee.
- The UK ETA cannot be used; only holders who entered the UK with a valid short-stay UK visa issued before 1 February 2024, including a multi-entry visa, can use the scheme.
- A UK ETA cannot be used for this waiver programme; a traveller with an ETA but no UK visa needs a separate Irish visa.