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Ireland - Consular Information Sheet
October 20, 1994
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 Boston, Chicago, New York or San Francisco.
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. Petty theft, especially from hotel rooms,
rental cars, and in the form of purse snatchings, has increased markedly in
recent years.
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) 668-7122, 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. 94-242
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated April 29, 1993, to update
the telephone number of the Embassy in Dublin, and to update information on
the risk of property theft.