Irland: was man vor der Reise wissen sollte
Das Wichtigste
- Ireland is outside Schengen. Schengen visas do not grant entry; UK-visa exceptions are limited to specific schemes.
- The Republic uses euros; Northern Ireland uses sterling.
Einreise und Visa
Ireland applies its own admission rules outside Schengen. British citizens have Common Travel Area rights; other travellers must check Irish nationality and visa rules. A Schengen visa is not valid for entry. UK visas only qualify under defined schemes, often requiring prior lawful entry to the UK.
Gültigkeit des Reisepasses: Carry a passport valid for your journey; British citizens should check carrier passport-only requirements even where no passport is legally required.
An der Grenze kann verlangt werden
- Non-EU/EEA/Swiss/UK visitors should carry passport, any required visa, accommodation, itinerary, funds and health insurance evidence.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: gov.uk ↗, api.ireland.ie ↗, irishimmigration.ie ↗
Geld
Bargeld und Karten sind beide üblich. Karten werden fast überall akzeptiert.
Zahlungsnetze: Visa, Mastercard
Apple Pay — funktioniert teilweise · Google Pay — keine Daten
- American Express acceptance is less consistent.
- Apple lists this country for Apple Pay with participating banks/cards; actual payment also depends on the merchant and card issuer.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: ireland.com ↗, support.apple.com ↗
Regeln und Verbote
Gesetze, gegen die Reisende unwissentlich verstoßen
- Carry prescribed medicines in original packaging with the prescription; check controlled medicines separately.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: travel.state.gov ↗
Kultur und Kleidung
Religion: Roman Catholicism is the largest census affiliation, alongside non-religious and other faith communities.
Kleidung: Pack layers and a waterproof jacket; comfortable walking shoes are useful.
Umgangsformen
- Respect active worship when visiting religious buildings.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: cso.ie ↗, ireland.com ↗
Klima
Mild climate with frequent rain and generally limited temperature extremes. Daylight is much shorter in winter. Rain gear remains useful throughout the year.
Monat für Monat
- Januar: Jan: cool; rain and short daylight
- Februar: Feb: cool; rain and short daylight
- März: Mar: mild and changeable; take waterproofs
- April: Apr: mild and changeable; take waterproofs
- Mai: May: mild and changeable; take waterproofs
- Juni: Jun: mild; rain remains possible
- Juli: Jul: mild; rain remains possible
- August: Aug: mild; rain remains possible
- September: Sep: cooling; rain and wind possible
- Oktober: Oct: cooling; rain and wind possible
- November: Nov: cooling; rain and wind possible
- Dezember: Dec: cool; rain and short daylight
Beste Reisezeit: Summer for longer daylight; cities and cultural visits are possible in every season.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: travel.state.gov ↗, ireland.com ↗
Was einpacken
- UK-style three-pin adapter
- Waterproof jacket and layers
- Walking shoes
- Passport and insurance evidence
Nicht mitnehmen / Einfuhr verboten
- Assuming an Irish visa also admits you to Northern Ireland
Praktisches
Steckdosen: Three-pin sockets; 230 V, 50 Hz.
Wasser: Check local Uisce Éireann notices: a boil-water or do-not-consume notice overrides normal use.
Verkehr: Linksverkehr
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: ireland.com ↗, water.ie ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
Einreiseregeln ändern sich. Prüfen Sie vor der Reise die Website der Botschaft oder Einwanderungsbehörde des Landes.