Irland

🇮🇪

Telefonvorwahl

+353

Hauptstadt

Dublin

Bevölkerung

5,1 Millionen

Einheimischer Name

Éire

Region

Europe

Northern Europe

Zeitzone

Greenwich Mean Time

UTC±00

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Ireland is an island nation in Western Europe, EU and Eurozone member but NOT part of the Schengen Area, maintaining its own visa and border policies. Known for stunning green landscapes, rugged coastlines, Celtic heritage, friendly people, lively pub culture, and literary history. Dublin, the vibrant capital, features Georgian architecture, Temple Bar, Trinity College, and Guinness Storehouse. Visitors are drawn to Dublin's pubs and culture, Wild Atlantic Way coastal drive (world's longest defined coastal touring route), Cliffs of Moher, Ring of Kerry, Connemara landscapes, Giant's Causeway (Northern Ireland/UK), Galway's bohemian atmosphere, ancient sites (Newgrange, Hill of Tara), traditional Irish music, and warm hospitality. Ireland offers accessible English-speaking travel, dramatic scenery, and rich cultural experiences.

Visa Requirements for Ireland

IMPORTANT: Ireland is an EU member but NOT in the Schengen Area - it has separate visa policies from Schengen countries. EU/EEA/Swiss citizens can enter Ireland with just a valid ID card or passport for unlimited stays. Citizens of the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and many other countries can enter visa-free for tourism or business for up to 90 days. UK and Irish citizens have special Common Travel Area arrangements allowing free movement between the two countries. Visitors requiring visas must apply through Irish embassies or consulates - Schengen visas are NOT valid for Ireland. Ireland maintains passport checks at all entry points including from EU countries. Processing typically takes 8 weeks.

Gängige Visumtypen

Visa-Free Entry (90 Days)

Up to 90 days; passport stamped at entry; Ireland NOT part of Schengen so separate 90-day period from Schengen; passport valid 6 months recommended.

For tourism, business, or visiting friends/family for US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and many other nationalities.

EU/EEA/Swiss Entry

Unlimited stay; can enter with valid national ID card or passport; freedom of movement rights apply; can work without permit; Ireland is EU member.

For EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens for tourism, work, residence, or any purpose without restrictions.

UK-Ireland Common Travel Area

British and Irish citizens can move freely; no passport checks on land border with Northern Ireland; air/sea arrivals may require ID.

Special arrangement between UK and Ireland allowing free movement between the two countries.

Irish Visa (Short Stay)

Single or multiple entry up to 90 days; apply through Irish embassy/consulate; processing 8 weeks; requires proof of funds, accommodation, travel insurance.

For tourism, business, or family visits for nationalities requiring visas.

Important Travel Information

NOT Schengen: Ireland is EU member but NOT Schengen. Maintains own borders and visa policies. Schengen visa does NOT work in Ireland. Must apply separately.

Separate 90 days: Ireland's visa-free 90 days are separate from Schengen's 90/180 rule. Can spend 90 days in Ireland plus 90 days in Schengen countries.

Northern Ireland: Part of UK, not Republic of Ireland. No passport checks on land border. UK visa policies apply in Northern Ireland, Irish in Republic.

Städte mit Vertretungen

Wo dieses Land Botschaften oder Konsulate unterhält

Dublin
Vertretungen vor Ort

Ausländische Vertretungen in Irland

Diese Botschaften und Konsulate haben ihren Sitz in diesem Land. Wähle eine Vertretung, um Details und Kontaktinformationen zu öffnen.

Deutschland

Irland

Dublin
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USA

Irland

Dublin
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