Where can Ireland passport holders study?
Of the 25 destinations covered here, Ireland passport holders can study in 14 with no permit at all. Each destination below names the permit it requires.
No permit needed14
- AustriaNo permit needed
No permit needed, freedom of movement
- Czech RepublicNo permit needed
No permit needed, freedom of movement
- DenmarkNo permit needed
No permit needed, freedom of movement
- FinlandNo permit needed
No permit needed, freedom of movement
- FranceNo permit needed
No permit needed, freedom of movement
- GermanyNo permit needed
No permit needed, freedom of movement
- ItalyNo permit needed
No permit needed, freedom of movement
- NetherlandsNo permit needed
No permit needed, freedom of movement
- NorwayNo permit needed
No permit needed, freedom of movement
- PolandNo permit needed
No permit needed, freedom of movement
- PortugalNo permit needed
No permit needed, freedom of movement
- SpainNo permit needed
No permit needed, freedom of movement
- SwedenNo permit needed
No permit needed, freedom of movement
- United KingdomNo permit needed
No permit needed, Common Travel Area
Registration only1
- SwitzerlandRegistration only
Residence permit under the free movement agreement
Permit required10
- AustraliaPermit required
Student visa (subclass 500)
- CanadaPermit required
Study permit
- ChinaPermit required
X1 student visa (X2 for courses under 180 days)
- JapanPermit required
Student status of residence
- MalaysiaPermit required
Student Pass
- New ZealandPermit required
Student visa
- SingaporePermit required
Student's Pass
- South KoreaPermit required
D-2 student visa (D-4 for language courses)
- United Arab EmiratesPermit required
Student residence visa
- United StatesPermit required
F-1 student visa (M-1 for vocational programs)
Tourist visa requirements for a Ireland passport
Data last verified: 2026-07-28
Not legal or immigration advice.Requirements change without notice and vary by circumstance - always confirm with the destination country’s embassy, consulate, or official government source before booking or traveling. Full disclaimer.