It is the responsibility of bearers of Irish passports to check with the nearest Embassy or Consulate of the country of destination or transition as to whether their passport should have a visa
Special requirements for entry to, or transit through, the USA
Handwritten Irish passports will not be accepted by US Immigration without a visa, which must be applied for and received, prior to travel.
Citizens travelling on Irish machine readable or ePassports may qualify to enter the USA under the Visa Waiver Programme.
Citizens travelling on an emergency Irish passport are required to have a USA visa, which must be applied for and received, prior to travel
Entry to other countries
All types of Irish passports are accepted by most other countries. However, travellers are advised to contact the Embassy or Consulate of the country they are travelling to, or through, prior to travel to confirm that country’s requirements
Additional Information
Handwritten Irish passports ceased to be issued by the Consulate General of Ireland in Auckland on 31 August 2005
All other passports are either machine readable or ePassports
An ePassport can be identified by the logo at the bottom of the front cover
USA contact details
All travellers wishing to enter the USA on Irish passports, under the Visa Waiver Programme, are required to obtain a travel authorisation via the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) prior to travelling.
ESTA is accessible online at ESTA
Applications in New Zealand for a USA visa should be made on-line via the website of the Embassy of the United States of America
Australia contact details
All travellers wishing to enter Australia on Irish passports as a visitor must apply for and be granted a visa prior to travelling. Full information and eVisitor applications can be made on line at the website of the Australian Government Department of Immigration and Citizenship
Use this form (FB1B) if you are applying on behalf of a minor (someone under 18 years old).
This award is made by the President of Ireland to Irish born citizens who have reached the age of 100 years and who are resident either inside or outside the State.
The award is a one off payment of €2,540 or approximately $4,900 New Zealand Dollars and is issued by the President’s office accompanied by a letter from the President.
The Centenarian Bounty is one way in which Ireland’s Government rewards and recognises Irish Communities abroad. The Bounty has previously only been available to those living in Ireland regardless of their nationality, however the Irish Government have extended the scheme in view of the huge contribution emigrants have made to Ireland over the years, especially during hard economic times.
Centenarian’s born in Ireland and living permanently in New Zealand who wish to apply for the Bounty should contact the Consulate General of Ireland at (09) 977 2252 or by email to consul@ireland.co.nz for further information.
Latest benefit and pension information on the Irish/NZ Social Security Agreement from International Services, Ministry of Social Development, New Zealand.
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Search your Irish family history...The
1911 Census of Ireland for the island of Ireland is now available to search on line and at no cost.
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Global Irish Economic Forum held in Dublin 18-20 Sept 2009.
Please note, all non-EEA Nationals entering Ireland and wishing to stay in the country for more than three months must obtain an Immigration Certificate of Registration Card within the first month of their arrival in the State.
A fee will be charged in respect of each immigration certificate of registration issued to a non- EEA national.
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