Ierland: wat je moet weten voor vertrek
Het belangrijkste
- 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.
Inreis en 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.
Geldigheid paspoort: Carry a passport valid for your journey; British citizens should check carrier passport-only requirements even where no passport is legally required.
Aan de grens kan worden gevraagd naar
- Non-EU/EEA/Swiss/UK visitors should carry passport, any required visa, accommodation, itinerary, funds and health insurance evidence.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: gov.uk ↗, api.ireland.ie ↗, irishimmigration.ie ↗
Geld
Contant en pinnen zijn allebei gangbaar. Kaarten worden bijna overal geaccepteerd.
Betaalnetwerken: Visa, Mastercard
Apple Pay — werkt op sommige plekken · Google Pay — geen gegevens
- 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.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: ireland.com ↗, support.apple.com ↗
Regels en verboden
Wetten die reizigers onbewust overtreden
- Carry prescribed medicines in original packaging with the prescription; check controlled medicines separately.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: travel.state.gov ↗
Cultuur en kleding
Religie: Roman Catholicism is the largest census affiliation, alongside non-religious and other faith communities.
Kleding: Pack layers and a waterproof jacket; comfortable walking shoes are useful.
Etiquette
- Respect active worship when visiting religious buildings.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: cso.ie ↗, ireland.com ↗
Klimaat
Mild climate with frequent rain and generally limited temperature extremes. Daylight is much shorter in winter. Rain gear remains useful throughout the year.
Per maand
- januari: Jan: cool; rain and short daylight
- februari: Feb: cool; rain and short daylight
- maart: Mar: mild and changeable; take waterproofs
- april: Apr: mild and changeable; take waterproofs
- mei: May: mild and changeable; take waterproofs
- juni: Jun: mild; rain remains possible
- juli: Jul: mild; rain remains possible
- augustus: 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
- december: Dec: cool; rain and short daylight
Beste seizoen: Summer for longer daylight; cities and cultural visits are possible in every season.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: travel.state.gov ↗, ireland.com ↗
Wat mee te nemen
- UK-style three-pin adapter
- Waterproof jacket and layers
- Walking shoes
- Passport and insurance evidence
Niet meenemen / invoer verboden
- Assuming an Irish visa also admits you to Northern Ireland
Praktisch
Stopcontacten: Three-pin sockets; 230 V, 50 Hz.
Water: Check local Uisce Éireann notices: a boil-water or do-not-consume notice overrides normal use.
Verkeer: links rijden
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: ireland.com ↗, water.ie ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
Inreisregels veranderen. Controleer vóór de reis de website van de ambassade of immigratiedienst van het land.