🇮🇪 Is Ireland safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Ireland: 54 diplomatic missions from 54 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Sep 13, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Ireland
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- No specific security restrictions apply for travel to Ireland
- Spanish citizens can enter Ireland with a valid DNI or national ID card, no visa required
- Ireland is not part of Schengen; passport control applies on arrival from Spain
- Traveling to or through the UK from Ireland requires a valid passport and may need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)
Risk areas and situations
- Pickpockets are active in busy tourist areas
- Online rental scams are common due to high housing prices and limited supply, especially in major cities
Health
- Ireland currently applies no health controls or sanitary checks on international travelers
Emergency numbers in Ireland
Embassies and consulates in Ireland
54 diplomatic missions from 54 countries, across 2 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 1 | Dublin |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | 1 | Dublin |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 1 | Dublin |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 1 | Dublin |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 1 | Dublin |
| 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | 1 | Dublin |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 1 | Dublin |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 1 | Dublin |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | 1 | Dublin |
| 🇨🇳 China | 1 | Dublin |
| 🇨🇾 Cyprus | 1 | Dublin |
| 🇨🇿 Czechia | 1 | Dublin |
…and 42 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Ireland is English. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in English, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ireland safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Ireland is 1.18/4 (Low risk, level 1 of 4) as of Sep 13, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Ireland?
The general emergency number in Ireland is 112. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Ireland?
Telcomia tracks 54 diplomatic missions from 54 countries in Ireland, across 2 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.