Facts & Figures

- Official Name: Republic of Ireland

- Passport/visa requirements: Entry requirements for Americans: United States nationals need a passport that is valid for six months but no visa is essentially needed for stays of up to three months.

- Entry requirements for UK nationals: British citizens who travel from Great Britain to Ireland require a proof of nationality. Other British travelers coming from another country require a passport. No visa is required if the passport is endorsed British Citizen, British National (Overseas) or British Dependent Territories Citizen. In all other cases, a visa is required.

- Entry requirements for Canadians: Canadian nationals require a passport (valid for at least six months), but no visa is needed for stays of up to three months.

- Population: 4.0 million

- Language: English, Irish (Gaelic).

- Predominant Religions: Roman Catholic 93%, Anglican 3%, none 1%, unknown 2%, other 1% (1981)

- Time Zone: GMT/UTC 0 ()

- Voltage Requirements: 30 volts, 50Hz.

- Telephone Codes: +353