Is a Certificate for Ireland Travel Required?
Ireland is a wonderful country to visit. It has friendly people, scenic vistas, lovely mountains and thriving cities. Travelers from all kinds of countries will want to make sure they meet the entry requirements; otherwise, they will be leaving Ireland before having even seen it.
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General Travel Requirements
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While there is no travel certificate required to enter Ireland, citizens from most countries have to furnish a passport to enter Ireland and Northern Ireland. No necessary vaccines are required before entry into Ireland.
Countries Requiring Passport
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Travelers from Canada, New Zealand, Australia and the United States will need to furnish a passport for their legal entry into in Ireland. The passport will entitle them to a three-month stay in Ireland and a six-month stay in Northern Ireland. There is no additional documentation necessary to enter Northern Ireland. Students on exchange programs can fill out a visa waiver that allows them to stay in the country until their program is complete.
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EU Citizens
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Citizens of the European Union do not need to furnish additional travel documents for entering Ireland; however, they do need to furnish a document which proves their status as an E.U. citizen. Unlike the travelers from North America and down under, European Union citizens have no constraints on their length of stay. Either a passport or a national identity card can serve as an acceptable form of identification.
UK Citizens
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Citizens of the UK do not need to furnish a passport to enter Ireland; however, they need to show a form of valid identification like their European counterparts.
Working Visas
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Those planning to work during their stay in Ireland need to apply for working visas, regardless of whether their stay is under the three-month limit.
Travelers from Other Nations
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ProjectVisa.com has a partial list of countries and the documentation required to enter Ireland. In addition to Canada, the United States, Australia and New Zealand, citizens of most countries in the Caribbean, Central America, South America and many African countries can enter Ireland for up to 90 days with a valid passport.
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