Travel advice for Ireland

Australia advises normal precautions for Ireland.

Use normal precautions because security is good, but avoid crowds and be especially cautious at night. Theft from unattended campsites, houseboats and parked cars, pickpocketing in pubs and public places, and robberies are risks; violence and assaults can occur, particularly in central Dublin and other traveller-frequented areas. Northern Ireland has separate United Kingdom travel advice. Students seeking accommodation should beware rental fraud, and hospital care may involve long waits.

Travel to Ireland is generally safe as long as usual precautions are followed. No advice against travel is given.

Exercise normal security precautions in Ireland. Petty crime, vehicle theft and break-ins, fraud, cybercrime, rare violent crime, and terrorism are risks, with tourists often targeted and vehicle crime particularly affecting tourist areas in Dublin and surrounding areas. From November 10 to 13, 2026, enhanced security measures and possible access restrictions will apply in central Dublin during political meetings, so follow local instructions and prepare for travel disruptions.

Use normal precautions; risks include terrorism, pickpocketing, drink spiking and potentially violent demonstrations. Pickpocketing occurs especially in Dublin, large cities and tourist sites; keep valuables out of rental cars, avoid suspicious ATMs and open Wi-Fi at airports, cafés and hotels, and reject rides from strangers. Heavy rain risks floods, landslides and power cuts. Irish law severely punishes drugs and bans public drinking in Dublin and large cities; expect left-hand traffic.

Take normal precautions when travelling to Ireland. Carry a valid ID card or passport, including for children, and consider travel insurance and a European Health Insurance Card. Entry is visa-free for Estonian citizens, but other Estonian passport holders need an Irish visa. If travelling to Northern Ireland, check United Kingdom entry conditions and local driving rules.

Germany advises normal precautions for Ireland.

Entering the United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland, requires an electronic travel authorisation; travel confined to Ireland does not. Ireland is generally safe, but protect valuables from theft in tourist areas and never leave them in vehicles. Avoid walking alone at night, especially in parts of North Dublin, where organised crime is more noticeable. Terrorism is possible but unlikely, so use care at events, while flooding and coastal hazards require caution.

Japan advises normal precautions for Ireland.

Take normal precautions in Ireland. During its EU Council presidency, expect extra security, closed roads and possible demonstrations, especially around official meetings in Dublin; remain alert to terrorism, strict drug penalties and demonstrations that may turn violent. Guard against pickpocketing, especially north of Dublin city centre in Dublin 1. Follow local authorities’ instructions and prepare for flooding and power outages after heavy rain or storms, especially on the west coast.

Take normal precautions when travelling to Ireland, and be alert to pickpocketing, bag snatching and passport theft, especially in tourist areas. Secure your vehicle and avoid secluded areas. Strict drink driving laws and a ban on mobile phone use while driving apply. Passports must remain valid for the entire stay, visitors need documents explaining their visit, and payment is required before health treatment, so comprehensive travel insurance is important.

Slovenia advises usual precautions for Ireland because no increased security risk is reported. Occasional protests in larger cities may disrupt public transport or involve vandalism, so avoid them; allow extra time for queues at Dublin Airport. Guard against theft in tourist areas and on public transport, drive carefully on narrow rural roads, and note stormy autumn and winter weather. Northern Ireland has entry requirements separate from the Republic.

No special travel warning applies. British citizens may travel freely between the UK and Ireland under Common Travel Area rules and may visit, live, work or study indefinitely without a visa. Check carrier identification rules and carry a valid passport if needed, and declare prohibited, taxable or dutiable goods and cash of 10,000 euros or more. Check medical entry requirements, vaccinations and insurance, and confirm needed healthcare is available.

Exercise normal precautions in Ireland, as it is generally safe for travelers. Remain vigilant for petty crime, especially in popular tourist locations, where crimes of opportunity such as purse snatching and pickpocketing are common. Large-scale demonstrations may occur with little notice and disrupt transportation and essential services.