In an official move to align its immigration framework with broader European and United Kingdom policies, the Government of Ireland has confirmed that it will introduce mandatory visa requirements for nationals of three Caribbean and Central American nations — St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, and Nicaragua — starting next week. The policy shift, announced publicly by Ireland’s Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration on Thursday, just three days ahead of the measure’s June 15, 2026 implementation date, applies to all passport categories, including ordinary, diplomatic and service passports held by travellers from the three countries.
Visa requirement introduced for St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia travellers to Ireland
