Ireland

Singaporeans can visit Ireland for up to 3 months (for tourism or business) without a visa. For other purposes of visiting, please refer to the Irish Immigration Service website to ensure you apply for the appropriate visa.

Ireland is not part of the Schengen area, and a passport is required to travel between Ireland and other European countries, including the United Kingdom. Passports must be valid for duration of your stay.

You will need to provide any documents necessary to explain your visit, which at minimum includes your passport, visa (if necessary) and landing card (if appropriate); and may also include a travel itinerary, invitations or letters to help explain your visit.

As visa requirements often change at short notice, we advise you to contact your travel agency, or the nearest Embassy of Ireland for up-to-date information.

Driving in Ireland: You can drive on a current and valid driving licence or an international driving permit from your own country for up to a year. If your stay in Ireland will be more than 12 months, you must apply for an Irish driving licence and go through the full driver licencing procedure to drive in Ireland. This allows foreign drivers to be up-to-date with the local traffic rules and become familiar with the traffic terrain. The procedure to obtain an Irish driving licence is on the National Driver Licence Service website at https://www.ndls.ie/holders-of-foreign-licences.html. Note that there are strict laws against drink driving. Holding and using a mobile phone whilst driving is not allowed.

Public Transportation: Information on Ireland’s bus and rail networks can be found on the Transport for Ireland website at https://www.transportforireland.ie/. Check for major disruptions on the Irish rail service on Irish Rail’s website http://www.irishrail.ie/.

Petty crime: Do take sensible precautions due to incidences of petty crime (pickpocketing, bag snatching, passport theft, etc.), particularly in areas frequented by tourists. Secure your vehicle properly and avoid secluded areas.

All visitors and residents are subjected to local laws and penalties. Research on local laws prior to arrival, especially for extended stays.

Health: The standard of health care in Ireland is high. Payment is required before treatment. Ensure that you have comprehensive travel insurance before you travel.

Please refer to MFA’s general travel advice for Singaporeans before you travel overseas.