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#CARD:Ireland:Travel\Consular Information
Ireland - Consular Information Sheet
April 29, 1993
Country Description: Ireland is a highly developed stable democracy with a
modern economy. Tourist facilities are widely available.
Entry Requirements: A passport is required. Tourists are not required to
obtain visas for stays under 90 days, but may be asked to show onward or
return tickets. For further information concerning entry requirements for
Ireland, travelers can contact the Embassy of Ireland at 2234 Massachusetts
Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, tel (202) 462-3939, or the nearest
Consulate General in San Francisco, Chicago, Boston, or New York.
Medical Facilities: Medical facilities are available. U.S. medical
insurance is not always valid outside the United States. Travelers have
found that in some cases, supplemental medical insurance with specific
overseas coverage has proved to be useful. Further information on health
matters can be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control's international
travelers hotline at (404) 332-4559.
Crime Information: Ireland has a low crime rate. However, in larger towns
and cities, U.S. citizens and other foreign tourists have been victimized by
pickpockets and purse snatchers. Theft of property left in hotel rooms and
particularly from rental cars increased in 1992. The loss or theft abroad
of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to local police and the
nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. U.S. citizens can refer to the
Department of State's pamphlet "A Safe Trip Abroad" for ways to promote a
more trouble-free trip. The pamphlet is available from the Superintendent
of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
Terrorist Activities: There is a history of sectarian terrorist violence
related to the political situation in Northern Ireland, a part of the United
Kingdom. U.S. citizens are not the target of this violence. Acts of
violence can spill over into the Republic of Ireland, mainly along the
border with Northern Ireland, where heightened security measures are
practiced.
Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in
which they are traveling. Penalties for possession, use, or dealing in
illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can expect jail sentences
and fines.
Registration: U.S. citizens who register with the Consular Section of the
U.S. Embassy can obtain updated information on travel and security in
Ireland. Travelers to Northern Ireland may consult the Consular Information
Sheet for the United Kingdom.
Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy in Dublin is located at 42 Elgin Road,
Ballsbridge; telephone (353-1) 668-8777, fax (353-1) 668-9946. The Consular
Section is located across the street from the Embassy in Hume House, 3rd
Floor, Pembroke Road, Ballsbridge.
No. 93-082
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated October 7, 1992, to add
the address of the Consular Section in Dublin, and to add information on
reporting the loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport.
#ENDCARD