New Visa Waivers (S.I. No. 17 of 2026)
30/04/2026
The Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) Order 2026 was signed into law yesterday.
Diplomatic Ease: Holders of diplomatic passports from 10 additional states—including Albania, Colombia, Georgia, Peru, and Qatar—can now enter Ireland for 90 days without a visa for official meetings and negotiations.
Strategic Impact: This move is designed to streamline international relations and reduce administrative lead times for multilateral events hosted in Dublin