Travel from China to Ireland is conditional — see requirements below
This is the generic answer for any China citizen. Not legal or medical advice — verify with your airline and destination authorities before travel.
China passport holders must obtain a visa before travelling to Ireland.
Generic country-level guidance for Ireland. Verify against the official source before you travel.
This page covers a direct flight to Ireland. If your route connects through a third country, that country may require its own transit visa — sometimes even for a short airside layover. Transit rules depend on your specific routing, so check the country you connect through separately, or analyse your full itinerary.
You're travelling to Ireland (IE). Your home cellular plan may or may not include data abroad — check your carrier's international options before you fly. An eSIM is a low-commitment alternative if your plan doesn't cover the destination or charges high roaming rates.
Declare CNY 20,000 or equivalent when entering or leaving China (CN). Form: Customs declaration. Declare CNY 20,000+ or USD 5,000+ equivalent on entry
Declare EUR 10,000 or equivalent when entering or leaving Ireland (IE). Form: Cash declaration form. EU-wide: declare €10,000+ when entering/leaving the EU. Individual member states may have additional rules.
Typical September conditions at DUB (Ireland (IE)): mild. Typical lows around 9°C, highs around 17°C, some rain (~64mm for the month).
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Sign in (free) to personalize →Your China (CN) passport requires a traditional visa for Ireland. Traditional visas typically require a consulate appointment, paperwork, fees, and a multi-day to multi-week wait. Confirm requirements directly with the destination's consular site before booking. Source: Wikipedia visa matrix, synced 2026-06-21T10:11:55.888854+00:00.