
Ireland visa for citizens of China
Citizens of China need a visa for Ireland that is issued through the embassy or a visa centre: it can’t be obtained online, because you must attend in person to submit documents and biometrics. Visago fills in the form, prepares your documents and books your appointment. The service costs $49.
For citizens of China: the passport opens 42 countries visa-free; Beijing — Dublin: ≈ 8,280 km, about 11 hours of flying.
Checked by visa analyst Albert Brown, 13 years of experience · September 26, 2026
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Apply in 10 minutesCan I travel to Ireland without a visa on a China passport?
No: citizens of China need a visa, issued by the embassy. We prepare your documents and book the appointment for just $49.
Apply for a visaIreland visa rules at a glance
- With a China passport you can visit 42 countries visa-free, 32 with a visa on arrival and 38 with an e-visa; 86 more require an embassy visa.
- By the number of visa-free destinations, the China passport ranks 116th of 199.
- China passport: visa-free access to 42 countries; Ireland passport: 118.
- Citizens of China and Ireland can travel together visa-free to 34 countries, for example: Thailand, Kazakhstan, Brunei, Uzbekistan, Malaysia, Singapore, Micronesia, Georgia, Armenia, United Arab Emirates, Belarus, Palestine, Kiribati, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Citizens of Ireland, in turn, don’t need a visa for China. China visa for citizens of Ireland
Travelling to Ireland: good to know
- Beijing — Dublin: about 8,280 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 11 hours.
- Time difference with your country’s capital: −7 hours.
- Local time: Beijing 12:00 — Dublin 05:00.
- Local currency: Euro.
- Languages: English and Irish.
- Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ €0.88.
- Ireland is the 101st closest of 197 destinations open to citizens of China.

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How citizens of neighbouring countries travel to Ireland
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How to get an Ireland visa
- 1Application
- 2Pay for the service
- 3Manager
- 4Appointment
What documents do you need for an Ireland visa?
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight: Beijing — Dublin?
About 11 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 8,280 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.
What is the time difference with Ireland?
Time difference with your country’s capital: −7 hours.
Do citizens of Ireland need a visa for China?
Citizens of Ireland, in turn, don’t need a visa for China.
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