Dublin Airport (DUB) — Transit Guide
Transit and entry requirements at Dublin Airport in Dublin, Ireland
Quick Facts
Dublin Airport (DUB) is a Schengen Area airport in Dublin, Ireland. Transiting here may require ETIAS or a transit visa depending on your nationality.
Airport DUB
City Dublin
Country Ireland
Schengen Yes
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Airport Code DUB
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City Dublin
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Country Ireland
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Schengen Yes
Transit at Dublin Airport
Dublin Airport (DUB) is located in Dublin, Ireland. As a Schengen Area airport, transiting here may require ETIAS or a Schengen transit visa, depending on your nationality.
If you're connecting between two flights that both stay within the Schengen Area, no additional entry is required. If arriving from outside the Schengen Area, you'll pass through border control.
Transit Requirements at Dublin Airport by Nationality
- EU/EEA citizens Transit freely with passport or national ID. No visa, ETIAS, or other authorization needed.
- Visa-exempt nationals (US, UK, Canada, etc.) Can transit without a visa. ETIAS will be required from Q4 2026 (€20) — even for airside transit.
- Visa-required nationals May need a Schengen Airport Transit Visa (ATV) even for airside connections. Check with the embassy of Ireland.
Transit FAQs — Dublin Airport (DUB)
Do I need a visa to transit through Dublin Airport?
It depends on your nationality. EU citizens transit freely. Visa-exempt nationals will need ETIAS from Q4 2026. Some nationalities need a Schengen transit visa even for airside transit.
Is Dublin Airport a Schengen airport?
Yes. Dublin Airport is in Ireland, a Schengen Area member. Arriving from outside the Schengen Area means passing through border control.
Can I leave the airport during a layover?
If you have valid entry authorization (ETIAS, Schengen visa, or EU passport), you can leave the airport and visit Dublin during your layover.
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