Golf Travel Visa to Ireland EU and UK 2025

Travel News Update for golfers non-EU/UK travelling to the UK and Europe for travel.

Please note the UK (England, Scotland & Wales) and the EU (Ireland and all other EU countries)

The ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization for the UK) 8th Jan 25

An ETA, short for Electronic Travel Authorization, is a requirement from the 8th of Jan 2025 for people who don’t need a visa to enter the UK. It will be electronically linked to passengers’ passports and gives them permission to travel to the UK. Each traveller will need their own ETA, including children and babies. It will cost £10.00 GBP per applicant.

Golfers & Passengers will need to apply for an ETA:

To stay in the UK for up to 6 months to travel, visit family and friends, for business or study.
For up to 3 months in the UK on the Creative worker visa concession.
Or transiting through the UK, even if they are not going through UK border control. Which means short
TO APPLY for your ETA click here and follow the information on the website page..

ETIAS Visa for the EU, Ireland, Spain, France, Portugal, Italy & etc:

As of mid-2025, ETIAS travel authorization will be an entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals travelling to the Schengen states and Bulgaria, Cyprus, Ireland, and Romania. ETIAS is linked to a traveller’s passport and is valid for up to 3 years or until the passport expires.

With a valid ETIAS authorization, you can enter the territory of these European countries as often as you want for short-term stays, generally for up to 90 days in any 180 days. You can apply either through the official ETIAS website or the ETIAS app. A fee will be charged for the application. Please note that some exemptions will apply.

Who Needs ETIAS?

If you’re from a country outside the European Union (EU) and don’t need a visa to visit Europe, BUT!!! You’ll likely need ETIAS. For example, U.S. citizens, Canadians, Australians, and visitors from around 60 other countries will require this authorization.

Concierge Golf Ireland recommends the following:

Apply for ETIAS in advance when booking an airline ticket. The ETIAS is valid for three years!
Please check that the information on the application and your passport match.
Before you or your group travels, please ensure everyone has a valid ETIAS authorisation before departing.
Make sure your passport is valid for 3 months after you intend to depart the ETIAS area.
TO APPLY for your ETIAS click here. (ETIAS is currently not in operation and no applications are collected at this point. It is due to start 6 months after EES.)

Please ensure your Golf Travel Visa is updated to Ireland, EU and UK 2025. Enjoy golfing with Concierge Golf Ireland. Contact us via our contact page click here.