Visas
UK nationals don’t need a passport to visit Dublin, but are advised to carry one (or some other form of photo identification) to prove that they are a UK national. It’s also necessary to have a passport or photo ID when changing travellers cheques or hiring a car. EU nationals can enter Ireland with either a passport or a national ID card.
Visitors from outside the EU will need a passport, which should remain valid for at least six months after their intended arrival.
For citizens of EU states and most Western countries, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the USA, no visa is required to visit either the Republic or Northern Ireland. Citizens of India, China and many African countries do need a visa for the Republic. Full visa requirements for visiting the Republic are available online at www.gov.ie/iveagh/services/visas.
EU nationals are allowed to stay indefinitely, while other visitors can usually remain for three to six months. To stay longer in the Republic, contact the local garda station or the Department of Foreign Affairs (478 0822; www.gov.ie/iveagh; Iveagh House, 80 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2).
Although you don’t need an onward or return ticket to enter Ireland, it could help if there’s any doubt that you have sufficient funds to support yourself while in Dublin.
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