Travel Advice

For travel advice on particular countries, click on the relevant world region in the map below

The Department of Foreign Affairs provides travel advice to Irish people planning a trip overseas. This advice reflects a considered assessment of the risks involved for Irish citizens travelling to individual countries.
It is based on the best information available to the Department and draws on reports from Irish Diplomatic and Consular Missions abroad and advice issued by other countries including Member States of the European Union.

While every effort is made to ensure that the advice offered is accurate and up-to-date, it cannot be regarded as definitive or comprehensive in all respects. The absence of specific advice in relation to a particular country or region does not necessarily mean that it is safe to travel there.
The situation can change rapidly from one day to the next and from one part of a country to another. The final responsibility for undertaking a trip must rest with the individual concerned and the Department of Foreign Affairs cannot be held responsible for any injury or loss suffered as a result of reliance on the information provided in this website.

Travel Advice for visitors to the Winter Olympics

Before you travel

While you are abroad 

What to do in an emergency 

Other Sources of Travel Advice

Travellers may also wish to consult the travel advice websites of other countries. Some in English are

Australia
Canada
Germany
New Zealand
United Kingdom
United States

A list of Foreign Embassies in Ireland is available here.