Ireland travel checklist (2026)

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What to sort before you fly to Ireland

Documents

Passport valid - valid for the duration of your stay Essential Check the expiry date now, not the week you fly. Australian passport renewals take about 6 weeks.
Confirm you're still visa-free for Ireland Currently visa-free for up to Up to 90 days, granted at the discretion of the immigration officer. Compare options →
Book proof of onward travel Checked by airlines at Australian check-in, not just on arrival.
Save digital copies of your passport and tickets Email them to yourself and save them offline in case your phone is lost.

Money

Sort a travel money card for EUR Very good, including contactless nearly everywhere. Some rural pubs and B&Bs still prefer cash. Avoid the 3% fee most Australian banks charge. Compare options →
Plan your EUR cash Carry €50-€80. More if you are crossing into Northern Ireland, where you will need sterling instead.
Check your bank app for a travel flag Reduces the chance of a fraud block on your first overseas purchase.
Remember: always pay in the local currency Declining dynamic currency conversion saves 3-7% on every card transaction.

Connectivity

Buy an eSIM for Ireland Ireland is in the EU, so an EU-wide eSIM covers it. Northern Ireland is in the UK and is not covered by EU plans since Brexit - check the country list if your trip crosses the border. Compare options →
Check what your Australian plan charges to roam Under about four days, a roaming day pass often beats an eSIM.
Download offline maps and a translation pack Useful anywhere the signal drops.

Health & cover

Take out travel insurance Essential No reciprocal health care agreement - Medicare covers nothing here. Compare options →
Check vaccinations with your GP No vaccinations required. Routine Australian immunisations recommended.
Check your medications are legal Carry prescription medicines in their original labelled packaging with a copy of the script. Some codeine-based painkillers sold over the counter in Australia are prescription-only in Europe.
Subscribe to Smartraveller for this destination Current advice: Exercise normal safety precautions. Official site →

Getting around

Plan your arrival transfer From Dublin Airport, about 10 km from the centre. Compare options →

Before you go

Pack a Type G power adapter Ireland uses the Type G three-rectangular-pin plug, the same as the UK. The voltage is 230V, identical to Australia, so only the plug shape differs. One adapter covers Ireland and Britain.
Pack a refillable water bottle Tap water is safe across Ireland. Boil-water notices are occasionally issued for individual rural supplies and are well publicised locally.
Save the local emergency number and the Australian consulate 112 or 999 - Australian Embassy Dublin - +353 1 664 5300
Book anything that sells out Timed-entry attractions and popular tours often need booking weeks ahead. Compare options →

All set - you're ready to fly.

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What to sort before you fly to Ireland

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