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What is the official website for Ireland? ›

Ireland - this is Ireland | Ireland.ie.

Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements

There is no minimum passport validity requirement for U.S. citizens entering Ireland. We recommend you have a passport that is valid for the duration of your stay, evidence of sufficient funds to support your stay in Ireland, and a return airline ticket.

Driving in Ireland can be tricky for us Americans. Driving on the left, quirky roundabouts, and teeny-tiny one lane roads that you are sharing with other drivers, animals, and farm equipment.

In general, yes – Ireland is a fairly expensive place to visit as a tourist. Between the sky-high costs of accommodations and rental cars in the summer and the high overall prices in western Europe, a trip to Ireland can end up being rather expensive.

There are a number of domains to choose from, perhaps the most popular and familiar being the dot-com (.com). The dot-ie (. ie) domain is strictly reserved for companies doing business in Ireland. Other commonly used domain suffixes include dot-net, dot-biz, dot-org and dot-info.

Americans can visit Ireland for up to 90 days without needing to apply for a visa or preclearance. However, if you wish to emigrate to Ireland, you will need to apply for preclearance before you travel to the country.

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The Euro is the currency in the Republic of Ireland. Because most places you visit will be able to take your credit or debit cards, you don't need to take much cash.

Is it rude not to tip in Ireland? ›

No, tipping isn't generally expected in Ireland, but it's a nice gesture to show appreciation for excellent service. While there's no set rule, if you've enjoyed the service in a restaurant or a taxi ride, for example, leaving a few euros can express your thanks.

Ireland's most visited natural attraction is The Cliffs of Moher. This magical vista captures the hearts of up to one million visitors every year. Standing 702 ft at their highest point they stretch for 5 miles along the Atlantic coast of County Clare in the west of Ireland.

The monetary unit in Ireland is the euro, often represented by the € symbol or abbreviated as EUR. As Northern Ireland is part of the UK, the currency is the pound sterling, often represented by the £ symbol or abbreviated as GBP.

Choose the best ways to get around Dublin

Consider Uber as an alternative to taxis when getting around Dublin. With Uber, you can trade flagging down cabs for requesting rides on demand, no matter the time of day. Request a ride from an airport to a hotel, head to a restaurant, or visit another place.

Tourist Information

If you would like to find out more about what there is to see and do on a holiday on the island of Ireland, you may find what you are looking for at www.ireland.comOpens in new window.

The official Internet country code for Ireland is . ie and is the only online address that is Irish. A . ie tells the global community that you are Irish and tells the Irish community that you are local.

ie is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) which corresponds with the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Ireland.

If you travel alone or with a friend, consider taking a tour. If you are going to explore a good chunk of Ireland and there is more than one of you, I suggest you rent a car. It's the cheapest and easiest way to see Ireland. The cheapest way to hire a car in Ireland is by using this Ireland car hire company.