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Ireland Visa & Entry Requirements
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TRAVEL BASICS
All travellers entering Ireland need a passport valid for the length of their stay, but..
Health & SafetyThere are no notable diseases endemic to Ireland and no vaccinations are required to..
CurrencyIn the Republic of Ireland the currency used is the Euro and in Northern Ireland the..
Weather & ClimateIreland has a mild, changeable climate with very rare extremes of heat or..
Culture & CustomsThe Irish like a good laugh. Joke-telling and delivering a classic one-liner are..
Language & CommunicationsIreland has two offical languages, Irish and English. Irish is a cetlic language spoken..
Transport & Getting AroundNearly all international airlines use Dublin Airport in the Republic of Ireland as their..
Food & Eating GuideIreland is well known for its seafood tradition and fans of this are spoilt for choice in..
Timezone & ElectricityIreland (Republic and Northern) is 1 hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT +2). It..
DutyfreeThe following is a list of goods that you can bring into Ireland free of duty. 200..
regions of Ireland
Located in the north of the island of Ireland (as you'd expect) Northern Ireland is actually part of the UK and as such..
Ireland East InformationLakelands and Inland Waterways….Ireland's Lakelands & Inland Waterways stretches from Bellick in far Fermanagh..
Ireland South InformationFrom the delightful seafood of Kinsale in County Cork to the wondrous coast and islands off County Kerry, there is a..
Ireland West InformationThe rugged scenery, clear waters and winds sweeping in off the Atlantic make the West of Ireland perfect for lovers of..
INDEX OF ALL regions AND LOCATIONSVisa & Entry Requirements
All travellers entering Ireland need a passport valid for the length of their stay, but it is recommended to have at least six months validity from the date of your return. Citizens from many countries do not require a visa to enter Ireland for stays of up to three months. This list includes Australia, New Zealand, Canada, United Kingdom and the United States of America.
Citizens requiring a visa to enter Ireland should contact their local Irish Embassy or Consulate prior to travelling to the Republic of Ireland, and visitors to Northern Ireland should contact their local British Embassy or High Commission or Consular Office. Visas cannot be issued in Ireland so you must hold one before entry if required to do so.
Please be aware that Ireland is not a signatory to the Schengen Convention so a schengen visa is not valid for entry into Ireland.
There is a 10 euro airport departure tax when you leave Ireland. Children under the age of two who do not occupy a seat on the aircraft, and transit and transfer passengers, are exempt from this tax.
As entry requirements may change from time to time it is strongly advised that you check with the department of foreign affairs or your local consulate or embassy for the current requirements.
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We strongly advise that all Australian travellers check the latest travel advice on the Australian Government Smart Traveller site.
Highlights of Ireland
Ireland’s capital, strung along the banks of the River Liffey, has the feel of a rambling old town grown up...
Kerry InformationCounty Kerry lies in the picturesque south western corner of Ireland. With spectacular peninsulas jutting out into the..
Cork InformationDown in the very south of Ireland, County Cork is home to over a thousand kilometres of rugged coastline..
Kilkenny InformationIf you’re after stunning views, quaint little villages, and some of the most-impressive heritage sites Ireland..
Waterford County InformationOn the south east coast of Ireland, Waterford County is a relatively short trip from Dublin. Along the coastal zone of..
Belfast InformationBelfast is the largest and capital city of Northern Ireland, and second only to Dublin on the entire Island of Ireland...
Londonderry InformationCounty Derry (or Londonderry) is one of the 6 counties of Northern Ireland, it sits at the far north of Ireland..
Giants Causeway InformationOn the tip of the Northern Irish coastline is a remarkable geological formation known as the Giants Causeway. It is the..
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