The Ireland Business Travel Guide has a range of useful resources and tools to help assist business travellers on their trips. The travel guide has visa information, facts on Ireland, business customs, culture, tips, and more. A good understanding of other cultures, languages, customs and traditions can be a distinct advantage for business travellers helping to foster better understanding, avoid cultural misunderstandings and helping to create a successful business trip.
Ireland Guide
Quick Facts on Ireland
Ireland Travel Advice
Visa Requirements
Business Customs and Etiquette
Travel Advice and Tips
Public Holidays
Ireland Map
Ireland Weather
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Ireland Hotels & Flights
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Quick Facts on Ireland
Country: Ireland
Capital: Dublin
Currency: Euro
Population: 4.2 Million
Area total: 70,000 sq km
Languages: Irish (Gaelic), English
Time Zone: GMT
Daylight Saving Details: Starts in late March until late October
Electricity: 230V 50Hz
Dialling Code: 353
GDP: USD$ 204bn (2010)
Religion: Predominately Christian (Catholic, Protestant)
Political System: Republic
Internet Domain: .ie
Ireland Travel Advice
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office offers travellers useful advice when travelling to Ireland. Here you can find more information on entry requirements for Ireland, advice on local laws and customs, tips on safety and security and the address and contact details of the British Embassy in Ireland. The information is regularly updated making it a good resource for both business and leisure travellers to check before starting their trips. For more information please see: Ireland Travel Advice
Visa Requirements
No visa requirement for national of EU member states. No visa need for US and Canadian nationals for visits less than six months. Visa requirements are subject to change with changes in requirements and rules for further information please see: Ireland Visa Requirements
Business Customs and Etiquette
Business dress is conservative, greetings are usually with a handshake. Address people by their title and surname and wait to be addressed by your first name before reciprocating. Business lunches are a common way of doing business, you may be invited to one. Discussions in meetings can be lengthy so will need to be patient.
Travel Advice and Tips
Ireland is a relatively safe country to visit for business travellers and tourists with most trips being incident free. However be aware of pick pockets and bag snatchers in crowded places and always ensure valuables are kept out of public view. It is important to always be alert and aware of your surroundings and environment.
Travel Checklist: See our Travel & Packing Checklist containing useful tips and reminders to ensure you have everything you will need on your trip.
Travel Vaccinations: For the latest travel vaccinations advice it is recommended you check with your GP whether you require any vaccinations up to eight weeks before you travel. For more information and advice on travel vaccinations please see the NHS Fit for Travel website.
Tipping: If service charge is not included usually around 10%
Hours of Business:
For Businesses:
9.00 to 17.00 Monday to Friday
Public Holidays
Public Holidays (2012):
Jan 1: New Year's Day
Mar 17: St Patrick's Day
Apr 9: Easter Monday
May 7: May Day
Jun 4: June Holiday
Aug 6: August Holiday
Oct 29: October Holiday
Dec 26: Christmas Day
Dec 27: St Stephen's Day
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Disclaimer: The information given in on this website is given in good faith and to the best of our knowledge. If there are any discrepancies in no way do we intend to mislead. Important travel details and arrangements should be confirmed and verified with the relevant authorities.
