Do I need visa for Ireland if I have a Spanish Blue Card?

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Little bit lost here, need your advice. I have Spanish Blue Card, I am citizen of Russia, and I want to travel to Republic of Ireland. Do I need visa? As I understand that Republic of Ireland is not member of Schengen, but the member of EU. According to this I need visa, am I correct? http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/moving_country/moving_to_ireland/coming_to_live_in_ireland/visa_requirements_for_entering_ireland.html






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Can I travel to Ireland with EU blue card?

Can I travel throughout Europe with my EU Blue Card? Provided your EU Blue Card is not issued in Romania, Bulgaria, Cyprus or Croatia, you can use your EU Blue Card to travel throughout the Schengen area. The Schengen area covers most of Europe. Notable exceptions: The United Kingdom and Ireland.

Can I travel to Ireland with Spanish residence card?

If you are already living in another EEA country and have a residence card because you are an EEA family member, you do not need a visa to travel to Ireland. If you plan to stay in Ireland for more than 3 months you must apply for residence after your arrival.

Do I need visa for Ireland if I have EU residence permit?

If you are a citizen of an EU/EEA member state or Switzerland, you do not require a visit or holiday visa to travel to Ireland. You have the right to enter and reside in Ireland for a period of up to 3 months simply by presenting a valid passport or national identity card; no other formality is required.

Can you travel to Ireland with titre de Sejour?

Please note that Ireland is not in the Schengen Area and a Schengen visa or Belgian residence card (titre de sejour/ verblijfstitel / aufenthaltstitel) cannot be used to travel to Ireland. If you want to travel to Ireland, you may need to apply for a visa or preclearance.



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