The unit of currency is the Euro (EUR). Currency can be
exchanged at banks and bureaux de change and ATMs are widely
available. Credit and debit cards, as well as travellers cheques,
are widely accepted.
Currency Exchange Rates
EUR 1.00 =
rate 1.36
rate 0.68
rate 1.51
rate 1.66
rate 9.47
rate 1.00
rate 1.85
Note: These currency exchange rates are not updated daily and should be used as a guideline only.
Language:
English, Irish (Gaelic) is spoken in some Western
areas.
Entry requirements for Americans:
United States nationals require a passport valid for the period
of intended stay, but no visa is needed for stays of up to three
months.
Entry requirements for UK nationals:
British citizens travelling from Great Britain to Ireland only
require a proof of nationality. Otherwise British travellers coming
from another country require a passport. No visa is required if the
passport is endorsed British Citizen, British National (Overseas)
or British Dependent Territories Citizen. In all other cases, a
visa is required.
Entry requirements for Canadians:
Canadian nationals require a passport valid for the period of
intended stay, but no visa is needed for stays of up to three
months.
Entry requirements for Australians:
Australians require a passport valid for the period of intended
stay, but no visa is needed for visits of up to three months.
Entry requirements for South African:
South African nationals must hold a passport valid for the
period of intended stay, but no visa is needed for visits of up to
three months.
Entry requirements for Irish nationals:
Entry requirements for New Zeland nationals:
New Zealanders require a passport valid for the period of
intended stay. No visa is needed for a visit of up to three
months.
Passport/Visa Note:Passports should be valid for the period of stay
(EEA member states, including Switzerland, require a valid passport
or National Identity Card). It is recommended that all nationals,
other than those from the EU, hold a return or onward ticket, and
must have sufficient funds to cover intended period of stay. If the
stay exceeds the visa free period (i.e. three months), or stay is
longer than visa validity, visitors must contact the Garda National
Immigration Bureau (GNIB).
Embassy or Consulate in US:
Irish Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 462
3939.
Embassy or Consulate in UK:
Irish Embassy, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7235
2171.
Embassy or Consulate in Canada:
Irish Embassy, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 233 6281.
Embassy or Consulate in Australia:
Irish Embassy, Canberra, Australia: +61 (0)2 6273 3022.
Embassy or Consulate in South Africa:
Irish Embassy, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 342 5062.
US Embassy or Consulate:
United States Embassy, Dublin: +353 (0)1 668 8777.
UK Embassy or Consulate:
British Embassy, Dublin: +353 (0)1 205 3700.
Canadian Embassy or Consulate
Canadian Embassy, Dublin: +353 (0)1 417 4100.
Australian Embassy or Consulate:
Australian Embassy, Dublin: +353 (0)1 664 5300.
South African Embassy or Consulate:
South African Embassy, Dublin: +353 (0)1 661 5553.
Health:There are no special health requirements for visitors to
Ireland. Health insurance is advisable unless from the UK or other
EU countries, most of which have reciprocal agreements with
Ireland. A European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) should be obtained
before departing for travel to Ireland. Medical facilities are
good, and payment for treatment is usually required in
cash.
SafetyMost visitors enjoy a fairly high level of personal safety
however travellers should take sensible precautions against petty
theft. Terrorism is no more a threat than in other Western
countries.
Communications: The international access code for Ireland is +353
(do not dial the first zero of the area code). The outgoing code is
00, or 048 for Northern Ireland, followed by the relevant country
code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom). City/area codes are in
use, e.g. 1 for Dublin. The local mobile phone operators use GSM
networks and have roaming agreements with most international
operators. Internet cafes are available in the main tourist
areas.
Duty Free:Travellers over 17 years arriving from non-EU countries
do not have to pay duty on 200 cigarettes, or 100 cigarillos, or 50
cigars, or 250g tobacco, or a proportional mix of these; 1 litre
spirits with more than 22% alcohol volume, or 2 litres dessert wine
with a maximum 22% alcohol content, or a proportional mix of these
products, and 2 litres table wine; perfume up to 50g or 250ml eau
de toilette; and other goods for personal consumption to the value
of EUR175 per adult or EUR90 for children under 15 years.
Prohibited items include meat or dairy products or raw
vegetables.
