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Ireland

  • Dublin
  • Europe
  • Irish

At a glance

Ireland: know before you go

At a glance

Capital
Dublin
Population
5,149,139
Area
69,797 km² · 26,949 sq mi
Languages
Irish, English
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Time zone
Greenwich Mean Time, UTC±00:00
Calling code
+353
Drives on the
Left
Internet domain
.ie
Landlocked
No, it has a coastline
More facts
Continent
Europe

Member of

  • European Union
  • OECD
  • United Nations

Neighbouring countries

Entry requirements

Ireland visa requirements

Ireland entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 79 can enter without a visa, 0 get a visa on arrival, 0 apply online before they travel and 118 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.

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Visa required118 passports

Safety

Ireland safety: is it safe to visit?

Level 1 of 4Exercise Normal Precautions

US State Dept, updated August 15, 2025. Advisories change: check your own government's travel advice before you go.

Questions

Ireland: frequently asked questions

Ireland visa: do I need one?
Ireland entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 79 can enter without a visa, 0 get a visa on arrival, 0 apply online before they travel and 118 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
Ireland: is it safe to visit?
US State Dept rates Ireland at level 1 of 4. Exercise Normal Precautions.
Ireland: what currency is used?
Currency in Ireland: Euro (EUR).
Ireland: what language do people speak?
Languages of Ireland: Irish, English.
Ireland: what is the capital?
The capital of Ireland is Dublin.

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