Ireland
Dublin
Essential facts
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
English and Irish
Time zone
Greenwich Mean Time · UTC +0 (UTC +1 in summer)
Typical weather
Mild and changeable with rain likely in any season. Summers around 15–20°C, winters around 3–8°C. Layers and a waterproof are essential.
Plug type
Type G (UK plug compatible) · 230V
Getting around
Luas trams, DART trains and Dublin Bus all take the Leap Card or contactless payment. The centre is compact and walkable.
Local customs
Rounds are common in pubs — if someone buys you a drink, buying the next is expected. Tipping around 10% is normal in restaurants but not in pubs at the bar.
Travel tips
Book Guinness Storehouse and Book of Kells slots online in advance. Uses UK-style plugs, so no adapter is needed from the UK. Coastal walks at Howth are a short DART ride away.
Entry requirements for British citizens
- Visa
- British citizens travel under the Common Travel Area and do not need a visa or, strictly, a passport. Airlines and ferry operators still require accepted photo ID, and a passport is the safest choice.
- Passport
- Check your carrier's identity requirements before travelling — most airlines require a valid passport.
- Return ticket
- Not normally required.
- Accommodation
- Not normally required.
- Health
- No specific requirements. A UK GHIC does not apply in the same way as in the EU — check current arrangements.
- Customs
- Standard customs allowances apply when arriving from outside the EU.
Always check before you travel