Do I need visa if I already have a UK visa to enter the Republic of Ireland?

Question

I already have a UK visa, am a citizen of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and I wanted to ask if there is the need to get an Irish visa to enter Ireland if I already have a UK visa?

Any help will be greatly aprecated

Answer 1

In your case, yes. If you wish to visit any country outside of the UK, be sure to check. Some EU countries accept visas for any member nation, some do not. I don't think Ireland joined the EU.

Answer 2

Yes you do need. Since UK is not a Schengen country as the Republic of Ireland is you do have to apply for a Schengen visa at the Irish embassy in London

Answer 3

the irish depertment of forgien affiras does not say that holders of uk visas are allowed to enter visa-free.

so you better contact the irish embassy at your country and ask them.