Immigrating to Ireland for life, or traveling to Ireland for study, work, residence, visiting relatives, or other visits, requires obtaining a visa in advance. Upon entry, you must hold a valid visa and have the name and contact information of the relevant reception contact person in Ireland or an invitation letter ready for verification by the Irish immigration authorities. It should also be noted that Irish immigration officials have the right to refuse entry to anyone they deem unsuitable.
In general, there are no restrictions on the amount of currency brought in or out of the country. According to relevant Irish laws, Irish customs officials will conduct spot checks on entrants to inspect for prohibited items and prevent smuggling. If prohibited items are carried, in addition to the confiscation of the relevant items, the carrier will also be fined three times the tax-inclusive price of the items. Therefore, travelers must understand some precautions for entry and exit.
Items that can be carried duty-free
200 grams of cigarettes, 100 grams of cigarillos, 50 grams of cigars, 250 grams of tobacco, 1 liter of spirits (whiskey, vodka, gin, etc.), 2 liters of intermediate products (sherry, port, etc.), 2 liters of distilled spirits, 60 ml of perfume, 250 ml of toilet water.
Other items, including beer, gifts, souvenirs, etc. Generally, adults can carry items worth 175 Euros, and children under 15 can carry items worth 90 Euros.
The limits for tobacco, alcohol, and their intermediate products can be combined, for example: you can carry half a liter of spirits and 1 liter of wine, or 100 grams of cigarettes and 50 grams of cigarillos at the same time, but those under 17 are not allowed to carry tobacco or alcohol.
Visa:
1. Time required: Visa applications must be submitted three weeks in advance.
2. Required items: The note or official letter must state the purpose of the visit and the duration of the stay.
Provide an invitation letter or telegram. You must fill out four visa application forms in English and submit three photos.
3. Visa status: The Irish side generally issues a single-entry visa valid for three months (sticker visa).
Those passing through Ireland to a third country, if they have booked a connecting flight and do not leave the airport and stay for no more than 24 hours, are exempt from a visa. Otherwise, a visa should be applied for. Those staying for more than 24 hours must apply for an entry visa.
Customs clearance procedures:
Travelers from non-European countries can bring the following items into the country duty-free:
400 cigarettes, or 200 cigarillos, or 50 cigars, or 500 grams of tobacco.
1 liter of spirits, or 2 liters of champagne, or wine, 50 grams of perfume, and 0.25 liters of cologne, etc.
And general items not exceeding 34 Irish Pounds.
Currency and foreign exchange management:
The currency unit is the Irish Pound and Pence; 1 Irish Pound = 100 Pence.
Currency types include:
Banknotes: 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 Irish Pounds
Coins: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 Pence
Exchange Control Forms have been abolished, and there is no limit on the amount of money carried.
Prohibited or restricted items
The following are the main items that are prohibited or require a permit before they can be imported or brought into the country:
Weapons: Ammunition, explosives, offensive weapons;
Obscene materials (books, periodicals, printed matter, audio-visual products);
Plants and bulbs, animals and animal carcasses (including cats and dogs), birds, poultry, endangered species, hay and straw (not allowed even as packaging material);
Drugs: According to Irish law, importing or carrying drugs into or out of Ireland is illegal.
Since January 2003, dairy products, meat products, and fresh food from countries outside the European Union are prohibited from being brought into the country without prior approval.