Ireland Travel
The following travel tips have been put together in order to ensure that visitors to Ireland are familiar with important information on their destination prior to arrival. We hope that they will go some way to making your trip that bit more enjoyable.
Passports/ Visas/ Customs & Excise/ Currency/
Bureau de Change/ Banks/ Credit Cards/ ATM Machines/
Driving in Ireland/ Gratuities/ Shopping/ Tax Free Shopping/
Voltage & Electricity/ Travel & Health Insurance/ Medical Assistance/ Telephones/ Mobile Phones/ Public Holidays/ What to Wear/ Restaurants & Bars
PASSPORTS
When travelling to Ireland from any country other than the United Kingdom, a valid passport is required. Before travelling, be sure to check your passport expiry date and renew it accordingly. Prior to your departure, make a number of photocopies of your passport. Leave copies with family members at home and carry a copy in your luggage. In the event that your passport is lost or stolen during your trip, please contact your local embassy or consulate; these copies will make passport replacement easier.
ENTRY VISAS
Citizens from most Western countries including the USA, Canada, Australia, South Africa and Japan do not require visas when entering Ireland. Entry visas are not required for citizens of the European Union – a national identity card (where relevant) or passport will suffice. Should you have any doubts, you should contact the relevant emigration authorities prior to departure.
