Where can Ireland passport holders work?
Of the 25 destinations covered here, Ireland passport holders can work 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
Registration or L/B permit under the free movement agreement
Permit required10
- AustraliaPermit required
Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482)
- CanadaPermit required
Work permit (employer-specific or open)
- ChinaPermit required
Z work visa, then a work permit and residence permit
- JapanPermit required
Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services, or another work status of residence
- MalaysiaPermit required
Employment Pass
- New ZealandPermit required
Accredited Employer Work Visa
- SingaporePermit required
Employment Pass, S Pass, or Work Permit
- South KoreaPermit required
Work visa matching the role (E-7, E-2, E-9 and similar)
- United Arab EmiratesPermit required
Work permit and employment residence visa
- United StatesPermit required
Employer-sponsored temporary worker visa (H-1B, L-1, O-1 and similar)
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.