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United States of America (USA)

If you’re travelling to the United States of America (USA), our travel advice and updates give you practical tips and useful information.

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Normal Precautions

General Travel Advice

There are no COVID-19 restrictions in place for travel to the United States. There is no requirement to present certificates of vaccination/testing for COVID-19.

Those planning to travel are advised to monitor the website of the US Embassy in Dublin for updates and to consult your travel provider to make sure your passport and other travel documents meet the requirements for travel to the US.

Irish citizens require an ESTA or visa to enter the US.

In advance of travel, an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation) application can be made to determine the eligibility of visitors to travel to the US under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP).

A valid passport is required for travel to the US. Passport cards cannot be used. Ireland has an agreement with the US that allows you to enter on a current passport up to the actual date of expiration – so your Irish passport needs to be valid only for the duration of your stay in the US.

For more information on ESTAs, Visas and Passports, please see the Additional Information tab.

Visitors to US are advised to follow the guidance of national and local authorities and stay fully informed of what's going on by monitoring local news and social media.

Citizens can also follow the Embassy on social media (Twitter@ Embassy of Ireland, USA and Facebook ) to ensure access to relevant updates and alerts.

Emergency Assistance

The best help is often close at hand so if you have problems, try talking to your local contacts, tour operator representative or hotel management.

You can contact the emergency services in US by dialling 911 Specific emergency numbers are:

Police: 911
Fire brigade: 911
Ambulance: 911

Our tips for Safe Travels:

Get comprehensive travel insurance that covers all your planned activities.
Register your details with us so that we can contact you quickly if there’s an unforeseen crisis like a natural disaster or a family emergency.
Follow us on twitter @dfatravelwise for the latest travel updates.
Read our ‘Know Before You Go’ guide.

Safety and security

We advise Irish citizens in the US to remain vigilant and exercise appropriate caution throughout their stays here.

Keep yourself fully informed of what is going on by monitoring local news and social media and follow the instructions of the local authorities. Follow us on social media @IrelandEmbUSA and @DFATravelWise to make sure you have access to all relevant updates and alerts.

Emergency assistance

If you are in need of emergency assistance, please contact the Embassy of Ireland in Washington D.C. directly at + 1-202-462-3939 and, if outside office hours, leave a message on the answering machine.

Purchase comprehensive travel insurance, which covers all your intended activities.
Register your details with us so that we can contact you quickly if there is an unforeseen crisis like a natural disaster or a family emergency.
Read our ‘Know Before You Go ’ guide.

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) provides public information about credible threats. For all current alerts within the USA and its territories, visit the DHS website . You should expect stringent security checks at airports, transport stations and other public buildings.

Crime remains relatively low in the US but you should take sensible precautions.

Don’t carry your credit card, travel tickets and money together - leave spare cash and valuables in a safe place
Don’t leave any belongings visible and unattended in rental cars, even for a few moments
Keep your wallet and important travel docs in your sight or in a safe place at all times- do not leave travel documents or wallets unattended in your cars
Limit the amount of cash you carry by using international credit cards
Don’t carry your passport unless absolutely necessary and leave a copy of your passport (and travel and insurance documents) with family or friends at home
Avoid showing large sums of money in public and don’t use ATMs after dark, especially if you are alone. Check no one has followed you after conducting your business
Keep a close eye on your personal belongings and hold on to them in public places such as train and bus stations
Avoid dark and unlit streets and stairways, arrange to be picked up or dropped off as close to your hotel or apartment entrance as possible
Keep a lookout for people acting suspiciously or unattended packages in public places
Due to heightened car thefts in the Bay Area, travellers to Northern California are advised not to leave any bags, purses or luggage visible in your vehicle while it is unattended. Ensure that all baggage is removed from your vehicle when leaving your car unattended. Your vehicle should always be in sight when your luggage/backpacks are in your car, including when checking out of your hotel.

If you’re a victim of a crime while in the US, report it to the local police immediately. And you can contact us at the Irish Embassy in Washington DC and the Irish Consulates in Austin, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco.

If you’re planning to drive in the US, be aware that cars drive on the right side of the road but otherwise road safety conditions are fairly similar to Ireland.

If you want to drive:

Bring your full Irish driving licence and make sure you have adequate and appropriate insurance
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is against the law and you risk being detained, fined or banned from driving if caught
Keep your vehicle doors locked and your bags and items of value kept out of sight to prevent opportunistic bag-snatching if you’re stopped at traffic lights, or if you are away from your car and have parked it in a public place.

Hiring a vehicle

If you’re hiring a vehicle, we advise you not to hand over your passport as a form of security. If you’re allowing your passport to be photocopied, keep it in your sight at all times.

Check that you have adequate insurance and read the small print of the vehicle hire contract (particularly any waiver that will come into effect if the vehicle is damaged).

Local laws and customs

Remember, the local laws apply to you as a visitor and it is your responsibility to follow them. Be sensitive to local customs, traditions and practices as your behaviour may be seen as improper, hostile or may even be illegal.

When you’re in the US, all federal, state and local laws apply to you. Laws vary from state to state but when you’re physically present in a state, even temporarily, you’re subject to that state’s laws, and, in many cases, to the jurisdiction of its courts.

If you get into any difficulties with US Authorities, you should explain to them that you are an Irish national and ask to speak to an Irish consular officer. We will do what we can to help you but we cannot get you out of trouble or out of jail.

Illegal drugs

Illegal drug use (no matter what the drug) carries stiff penalties, including fines and long prison terms.

Immigration documents

US Federal Law requires all foreign nationals to carry immigration documentation (such as your passport showing that you have permission to enter or remain) at all times while in the USA.

Some States (Arizona, Utah, Indiana, South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama) introduced legislation designed to identify and reduce the number of illegal immigrants in their states. These measures include authorisation for police officers to seek information on an individual’s immigration status and to detain people they suspect of being in the US illegally. Although some of the measures are being contested in the courts, it is important that you have your documents available for scrutiny if you are asked by law enforcement officials to present them wherever you are in the United States.

Additional information

Entry requirements (visa/passport)

Electronic System for Travel Authorization

The ESTA is an electronic registration system requiring travellers who are part of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) to register in advance of travelling to the US.

If you are ineligible for an ESTA or your ESTA application has been denied (including due to travel to VWP-restricted countries such as Cuba, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen), you may still apply for a Visitor Visa (details below).

Registration You should register through the Department of Homeland Security website, where you will have to pay a fee (currently $21).

Registration can be done by third parties on your behalf, such as travel agencies, and multiple applications can be completed and paid for in one transaction.

Validity You can submit an ESTA application at any time prior to travel – the Department of Homeland Security recommends that it be submitted at least 72 hours in advance of travel. Once approved, it will be valid for multiple entries into the US and generally for up to two years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. Additional information:

If you don’t get authorisation to travel you’ll need to go to your nearest US Diplomatic or Consular Mission and apply for a visa.
An ESTA approval does not determine admissibility into the US. The final decision for entry to the US rests with immigration authorities at the port of entry.
The ESTA programme does not apply if you have a visa for the US.
Children, including infants, who are endorsed on a parent's passport must have an individual machine-readable passport or else obtain a visa in the parent's passport.

Visitor (B1/B2) Visa An alternative to travelling to the US on an ESTA is to apply for a visitor visa. This allows you to enter the US temporarily for business (visa category B-1), for tourism (visa category B-2), or for a combination of both purposes (B-1/B-2). Once obtained, US visitor visas are generally valid for a period of 10 years, allowing for a stay of up to 180 days in the US upon each entry.

Information on how to apply for a B1/B2 Visa to visit the United States can be found on the website of the US Embassy in Dublin .

Information on current US visa appointment wait times can be found here .

Transit passengers

Those transiting through the USA will need to get a visa or an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) visa waiver.

Passport information

Machine-readable passports

You must have an individual machine-readable passport to avail of the US Visa Waiver Programme. Otherwise you will have to get a visa, in advance, from your nearest US Diplomatic or Consular Mission.

Ireland has been issuing machine readable passports since 1993. A machine-readable passport is a passport in which your details have been printed on the data page which also contains your photograph. A passport where your details have been handwritten is not a machine-readable passport.

Passport validity In most cases, to enter the US, you must have a passport that is valid for at least six months after the date you enter. However, Ireland has an agreement with the US that allows you to enter on a current passport up to the actual date of expiration – so your Irish passport needs to be valid only for the duration of your stay in the US.

However, if you’re travelling visa-free on the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) and your passport is valid for less than 90 days, you will be admitted only until the date on which the passport expires. If the passport is not valid for the duration of your stay, you must apply for a new passport from your nearest Irish Embassy or Consulate while in the US.

Further details on entry requirements are available on the US Embassy website and you can find information on J1 visas in our Visa section . Children - Child travelling with one parent or someone who is not a parent or legal guardian or a group Due to increasing incidents of child abductions in disputed custody cases and as possible victims of child pornography, the US authorities (CBP) strongly recommends that unless a child travelling to the US is accompanied by both parents, the adult have a note from the child's other parent (or, in the case of a child travelling with relatives other than parents, friends, or in groups such as school groups, a note signed by both parents) stating "I acknowledge that my wife/husband/etc. is travelling out of the country with my son/daughter/group. He/She/They has/have my permission to do so.” CBP also suggests that this note be notarised. While CBP may not ask to see this documentation, if it does ask, and you do not have it, you may be detained until the circumstances of the child travelling without both parents can be fully assessed. If there is no second parent with legal claims to the child (deceased, sole custody, etc.) any other relevant paperwork, such as a court decision, birth certificate naming only one parent, death certificate, etc., would be useful. Health

Check with your doctor well in advance of travelling to see if you need any vaccinations for this country.

We also advise any Irish citizens visiting or living in the US to follow the advice of the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.

Embassy contact

Ireland’s Embassy and network of eight Consulates General provide consular assistance to Irish citizens who need it while travelling in the United States. Embassy Washington – Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia If you are an Irish citizen and in urgent need of emergency assistance, please contact the Embassy at + 1-202-462-3939 and leave a message on the answering machine. The answering machine is monitored regularly and the Duty Officer will contact you as soon as possible in cases where it is a genuine emergency. Alternatively, you may contact the Duty Officer at the Department of Foreign Affairs in Dublin at + 353-1-408 2000.

Embassy of Ireland 2234 Massachusetts Ave NW Washington DC 20008 USA

Tel: +1 202 462 3939 Fax: +1 202 232 5993

Monday to Friday 09:00-13:00 and 14:00-16:00

Consulate Contact

Consulate General of Ireland, Atlanta – Georgia, Kentucky North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee Our Consulate General in Atlanta currently covers Consular Services for citizens in states covered by the Consulate General of Ireland in Miami – Florida, Alabama, Mississippi If you are an Irish citizen and in urgent need of emergency assistance, please contact the Consulate at +1-404-554-4980 and leave a message on the answering machine. The answering machine is monitored regularly and the Duty Officer will contact you as soon as possible in cases where it is a genuine emergency. Alternatively, you may contact the Duty Officer at the Department of Foreign Affairs in Dublin at + 353-1-408 2000.

Consulate General of Ireland Suite 260, Monarch Plaza 3414 Peachtree Road Atlanta, GA 30326 USA

Tel: +1 404 554 4980 Fax: +1 678 235 2201

Honorary Consulate Contact

Charlotte, North Carolina Honorary Consulate Contact

Mr. John Young 5925 Carnegie Boulevard, Suite 350, Charlotte, North Carolina 28209 USA

Tel: 704-529-1428

Email: ">Email us

Charleston, South Carolina Honorary Consulate Contact

Mr. Brian Duffy Duffy & Young LLC 96 Broad Street Charleston, SC 29401

Tel: Tel: +1 843 720 2044

Email: Email us

Consulate General of Ireland, Austin – Texas, Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma If you are an Irish citizen and in urgent need of emergency assistance, please contact the Consulate at +1-512-792-5500 and leave a message on the answering machine. The answering machine is monitored regularly and the Duty Officer will contact you as soon as possible in cases where it is a genuine emergency. Alternatively, you may contact the Duty Officer at the Department of Foreign Affairs in Dublin at +353-1-408 2000.

Consulate General of Ireland 515 Congress Avenue - Suite 1720 Austin, Texas 78701 USA

Tel: 512 792 5500

Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00

Judge James F. McKay III

Tel: +1 504 412 6050 Fax: +1 504 412 6053

St Louis, Missouri - Honorary Consulate Contact

Mr. Joseph B. McGlynn 1015 Locust Street, Suite 710 St. Louis Missouri 63101

Tel: +1-314-7271000 Fax: +1-314-727-2960

Consulate General of Ireland, Boston – Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont If you are an Irish citizen and in urgent need of emergency assistance, please contact the Consulate at +1-617-267-9330 and leave a message on the answering machine. The answering machine is monitored regularly and the Duty Officer will contact you as soon as possible in cases where it is a genuine emergency. Alternatively, you may contact the Duty Officer at the Department of Foreign Affairs in Dublin at +353-1-408 2000.

Consulate General of Ireland 535 Boylston Street Floor 5 Boston, MA 02116 USA

Tel: +1 617 267 9330

Monday to Friday 10:00-15:00

Consulate General of Ireland, Chicago – Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Nebraska, South Dakota, Wisconsin If you are an Irish citizen and in urgent need of emergency assistance, please contact the Consulate at +1-312-330-7823 and leave a message on the answering machine. The answering machine is monitored regularly and the Duty Officer will contact you as soon as possible in cases where it is a genuine emergency. Alternatively, you may contact the Duty Officer at the Department of Foreign Affairs in Dublin at +353-1-408 2000.

Consulate General of Ireland 1 East Wacker Drive Suite 1820 Chicago, IL 60601 USA

Tel: +1 312 337 2700 Fax: +1 312 836 1267

Monday to Friday 10:00-12:00

Consulate General of Ireland, New York – New York, Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania If you are an Irish citizen and in urgent need of emergency assistance, please contact the Consulate at +1 212 319 2555 and leave a message on the answering machine. The answering machine is monitored regularly and the Duty Officer will contact you as soon as possible in cases where it is a genuine emergency. Alternatively, you may contact the Duty Officer at the Department of Foreign Affairs in Dublin at +353-1-408 2000.

Consulate General of Ireland 345 Park Avenue 17th Floor New York NY 10154-0037 USA

Tel: +1 212 319 2555 Fax: +1 212 980 9475

Monday to Friday 10:00-14:00

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Honorary Consulate Contact

Mr. James J. Lamb Honorary Consulate of Ireland 1601 Marys Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15215

Tel: +1 412-708-2184

Consulate General of Ireland, San Francisco – California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming, Guam Our Consulate General in San Francisco and Consulate General in Los Angeles share responsibility for out of hours emergency assistance for citizens in the following states California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming, Guam, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. If you are in need of emergency assistance after 4.30pm Monday through Friday or on weekends, please contact the relevant office depending on your location at the number below and the Duty Officer will assist you. Alternatively, you may contact the Duty Officer at the Department of Foreign Affairs in Dublin at +353-1-408 2000.

Consulate General of Ireland One Post Street Suite 2300 San Francisco CA, 94104 USA

Tel: +1 415 392 4214 Fax: +1 415 392 0885

Monday to Friday 09:00-12:30

Consulate General of Ireland, Los Angeles – Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah Our Consulate General in San Francisco and Consulate General in Los Angeles share responsibility for out of hours emergency assistance for citizens in the following states California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming, Guam, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. If you are in need of emergency assistance after 4.30pm Monday through Friday or on weekends, please contact the relevant office depending on your location at the number below and the Duty Officer will assist you. Alternatively, you may contact the Duty Officer at the Department of Foreign Affairs in Dublin at +353-1-408 2000.

Consulate General of Ireland 6300 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 1440 Los Angeles CA, 90048 USA

Tel: +1 310-279-5380

Denver, Colorado Honorary Consulate Contact

Mr. James M Lyons 1200 Seventeenth Street The Tabor Center #3000 Denver Colorado 80202 USA

Tel: + 1-303 623 9000 Fax: + 1-303 623 9222

San Diego, California Honorary Consulate Contact

Mr Patrick O'Toole Irish Outreach Center, 2725 Congress Street, No. 2G, San Diego, CA 92110

Tel: 1-619-291-1630

Seattle, Washington Honorary Consulate Contact

Mr. John F. Keane 7511 210th St SW, Unit # 1 Edmonds, WA 98026

Tel: +1 425 582 2688

Get travel and medical insurance

Before travelling, the Department strongly recommends that you obtain comprehensive travel insurance which will cover all overseas medical costs, including medical repatriation/evacuation, repatriation of remains and legal costs. You should check any exclusions and, in particular, that your policy covers you for the activities you want to undertake.

Contacting us

Contact our Embassy in Washington DC or our Consulates in Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, New York and San Francisco for assistance .

United States of America (USA)

If you’re travelling to the United States of America (USA), our travel advice and updates give you practical tips and useful information.

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Safety and security

Local laws and customs, natural disasters and climate, additional information.

Security status

We advise Irish citizens in the United States of America to take normal precautions.

Latest Travel Alert

There is currently an outbreak of Zika Virus (a dengue-like mosquito-borne disease) in Central and South America and the Caribbean. Irish Citizens are advised to follow guidance available on the website of the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) at http://www.hpsc.ie/A-Z/Vectorborne/Zika/ .

Emergency Assistance

The best help is often close at hand so if you have problems, start by talking to your local contacts, tour operator representative or hotel management.

Our tips for safe travels

Purchase comprehensive travel insurance which covers all your intended activities
Register your details with us so that we can contact you quickly in an emergency, such as a natural disaster or a family emergency
Follow us on twitter @dfatravel for the latest travel updates
Read our Topical ‘Know Before You Go’ guide

Security checks

The Customs and Border Protection Agency has warned of possible increased waiting times at international airports, especially during the summer peak season, due to budget cuts. These may be up to four hours at the busiest airports. Increased processing times may make it more difficult to make tight connecting flights. These delays should have less impact on Irish passengers who undergo US border preclearance at Dublin or Shannon.

Since the terrorist attacks on 11 September 2001, the US government has issued a number of warnings of potential further terrorist attacks in the country. The US domestic threat level stands at ‘elevated’ (yellow) and the government is maintaining heightened security, especially at airports. You should expect stringent security checks at airports, transport stations and other public buildings.

Crime remains relatively low in the US but you should take sensible precautions.

Don’t carry your credit card, travel tickets and money together - leave spare cash and valuables in a safe place
Limit the amount of cash you carry by using travellers’ cheques, Euro cheques or international credit cards
Don’t carry your passport unless absolutely necessary and leave a copy of your passport (and travel and insurance documents) with family or friends at home
Avoid showing large sums of money in public and don’t use ATMs after dark, especially if you are alone. Check no one has followed you after conducting your business
Keep a close eye on your personal belongings and hold on to them in public places such as internet cafes, train and bus stations
Avoid dark and unlit streets and stairways, arrange to be picked up or dropped off as close to your hotel or apartment entrance as possible
Keep a lookout for people acting suspiciously or unattended packages in public places

Reporting a crime

If you’re planning to drive in the US, be aware that cars drive on the right side of the road but otherwise road safety conditions are fairly similar to Ireland.

If you want to drive:

Bring your full Irish driving licence and make sure you have adequate and appropriate insurance
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is against the law and you risk being detained, fined or banned from driving if caught
Keep your vehicle doors locked and your bags kept out of sight to prevent opportunistic bag-snatching if you’re stopped at traffic lights

Hiring a vehicle

If you’re hiring a vehicle, we advise you not to hand over your passport as a form of security. If you’re allowing your passport to be photocopied, keep it in your sight at all times.

Check that you have adequate insurance and read the small print of the vehicle hire contract (particularly any waiver that will come into effect if the vehicle is damaged).

Illegal drugs

Illegal drug use (no matter what the drug) carries stiff penalties, including fines and long prison terms.

Immigration documents

US Federal Law requires all foreign nationals to carry immigration documentation (such as your passport showing that you have permission to enter or remain) at all times while in the USA.

Some States (Arizona, Utah, Indiana, South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama) introduced legislation designed to identify and reduce the number of illegal immigrants in their states. These measures include authorisation for police officers to detain people they suspect of being in the US illegally. Although some of the measures are being contested in the courts, it is important that you have your documents available for scrutiny if you’re asked by law enforcement officials to present them wherever you are in the United States.

Entry requirements (visa/passport)

Electronic system for travel authorization.

The ESTA is an electronic registration system requiring travellers who are part of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) to register in advance of travelling to the US.

Note: With effect from 21 January 2016, the US authorities have implemented changes to the Visa Waiver Program which will affect travellers who are Dual Nationals of Iran, Iraq, Sudan, Syria, Libya, Somalia, Yemen or any country that the US designates as a State sponsor of terrorism, and persons who have visited any of those countries since 1 March 2011. For further information on these changes to the VWP, you should consult the website of US Homeland Security or the US Embassy website .

Registration

You should register through the Department of Homeland Security website , where you will have to pay a fee (currently $14).

Registration can be done by third parties on your behalf, such as travel agencies, and multiple applications can be completed and paid for in one transaction.

You can submit an ESTA application at any time prior to travel – the Department of Homeland Security recommends that it be submitted at least 72 hours in advance of travel. Once approved, it will be valid for multiple entries into the US and generally for up to two years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first.

If you don’t get authorisation to travel you’ll need to go to your nearest US Diplomatic or Consular Mission and apply for a visa.
An ESTA approval does not determine admissibility into the US. The final decision for entry to the US rests with immigration authorities at the port of entry.
The ESTA programme does not apply if you have a visa for the US.
Children, including infants, who are endorsed on a parent's passport must have an individual machine-readable passport or else obtain a visa in the parent's passport.

Passport information

Machine-readable passports.

You must have an individual machine-readable passport to avail of the US Visa Waiver Programme. Otherwise you will have to get a visa, in advance, from your nearest US Diplomatic or Consular Mission.

A machine-readable passport is a passport in which your details have been printed on the data page which also contains your photograph. A passport where your details have been handwritten is not a machine-readable passport.

Passport validity

In most cases, to enter the US, you must have a passport that is valid for at least six months after the date you enter. However, Ireland has an agreement with the US that allows you to enter on a current passport up to the actual date of expiration – so your Irish passport needs to be valid only for the duration of your stay in the US.

Further details on entry requirements are available on the US Embassy website and you can find information on J1 visas in our Visa section .

US Embassy website and you can find information on J1 visas in our Visa section.

Children - Child travelling with one parent or someone who is not a parent or legal guardian or a group

Due to increasing incidents of child abductions in disputed custody cases and as possible victims of child pornography, the US authorities (CBP) strongly recommends that unless a child travelling to the US is accompanied by both parents, the adult have a note from the child's other parent (or, in the case of a child travelling with relatives other than parents, friends, or in groups such as school groups, a note signed by both parents) stating "I acknowledge that my wife/husband/etc. is travelling out of the country with my son/daughter/group. He/She/They has/have my permission to do so.” CBP also suggests that this note be notarised.

While CBP may not ask to see this documentation, if it does ask, and you do not have it, you may be detained until the circumstances of the child travelling without both parents can be fully assessed. If there is no second parent with legal claims to the child (deceased, sole custody, etc.) any other relevant paperwork, such as a court decision, birth certificate naming only one parent, death certificate, etc., would be useful. For further information, please visit the CBP website .

Check with your doctor well in advance of travelling to see if you need any vaccinations for this country.

We also advise any Irish citizens visiting or living in the US to follow the advice of the US Centre for Disease Control

A machine-readable passport is a passport in which your details have been printed on the datapage which also contains your photograph. A passport where your details have been handwritten is not a machine-readable passport.

Further details on entry requirements are available on the US Embassy website and you can find information on J1 visas in our Visa section.

In January 2016, an outbreak of the Zika Virus in South and Central America led to the issuance of a number of international travel alerts. Irish Citizens are advised to follow guidance available on the website of the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) at http://www.hpsc.ie/A-Z/Vectorborne/Zika/ If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, and plan to travel to areas affected by the Zika virus, you are advised to discuss your travel plans with your healthcare provider and to consider postponing your travel to affected areas, especially to areas with increasing or widespread transmission.

We also advise any Irish citizens visiting or living in the US to follow the advice of the US Centre for Disease Control .

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Reciprocity Schedule

Select a visa category below to find the visa issuance fee, number of entries, and validity period for visas issued to applicants from this country*/area of authority.

Explanation of Terms

Visa Classification: The type of nonimmigrant visa you are applying for.

Fee: The reciprocity fee, also known as the visa issuance fee, you must pay. This fee is in addition to the nonimmigrant visa application fee (MRV fee).

Number of Entries: The number of times you may seek entry into the United States with that visa. "M" means multiple times. If there is a number, such as "One", you may apply for entry one time with that visa.

Validity Period: This generally means the visa is valid, or can be used, from the date it is issued until the date it expires, for travel with that visa. If your Validity Period is 60 months, your visa will be valid for 60 months from the date it is issued.

Visa Classifications

Country specific footnotes.

Although care has been taken to ensure the accuracy, completeness and reliability of the information provided, please contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you plan to apply if you believe this information is in error or if you have further questions.

Visa Category Footnotes

The validity of A-3, G-5, and NATO 7 visas may not exceed the validity of the visa issued to the person who is employing the applicant. The "employer" would have one of the following visa classifications:

G-1 through G-4
NATO 1 through NATO 6

An E-1 and E-2 visa may be issued only to a principal alien who is a national of a country having a treaty, or its equivalent, with the United States. E-1 and E-2 visas may not be issued to a principal alien if he/she is a stateless resident or national of a country without a treaty. *When the spouse and children of an E-1 or E-2 principal alien are accorded derivative E-1 or E-2 status and are themselves a national of a country that does not have a treaty with the United States – the reciprocity schedule, including any reciprocity fees, of the principal alien’s country of nationality should be used. **Spouse and children of an E-1 or E-2 visa principal applicant, where the spouse and children are also nationals of a country that has a treaty with the United States – the reciprocity schedule, including any reciprocity fees, of the spouse and children’s country of nationality should be used.

*Example 1: John Doe is a national of Country A that has an E-1/E-2 treaty with the U.S. however his wife and child are nationals of Country B which has no treaty with the U.S. The wife and child would, therefore, be entitled to derivative status and receive the same reciprocity as John Doe, the principal visa holder. **Example 2: Mike Doe is a national of Country Y that has an E-1/E-2 treaty with the U.S. however his wife and child are nationals of Country Z that also has a treaty with the U.S. The wife and child would, therefore, be entitled to derivative status and receive the reciprocity issued to nationals of Country Z.

The validity of H-1 through H-3, O-1 and O-2, P-1 through P-3, and Q visas may not exceed the period of validity of the approved petition or the number of months shown, whichever is less.

Under 8 CFR §214.2, H-2A and H-2B petitions may generally only be approved for nationals of countries that the Secretary of Homeland Security has designated as participating countries. The current list of eligible countries is available on USCIS's website for both H-2A and H-2B visas. Nationals of countries not on this list may be the beneficiary of an approved H-2A or H2-B petition in limited circumstances at the discretion of the Department of Homeland Security if specifically named on the petition.

Derivative H-4, L-2, O-3, and P-4 visas, issued to accompanying or following-to-join spouses and children, may not exceed the validity of the visa issued to the principal alien.

There is no reciprocity fee for the issuance of a J visa if the alien is a United States Government grantee or a participant in an exchange program sponsored by the United States Government.

Also, there is no reciprocity fee for visa issuance to an accompanying or following-to-join spouse or child (J-2) of an exchange visitor grantee or participant.

In addition, an applicant is eligible for an exemption from the MRV fee if he or she is participating in a State Department, USAID, or other federally funded educational and cultural exchange program (program serial numbers G-1, G-2, G-3 and G-7).

However, all other applicants with U.S. Government sponsorships, including other J-visa applicants, are subject to the MRV processing fee.

Under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Canadian and Mexican nationals coming to engage in certain types of professional employment in the United States may be admitted in a special nonimmigrant category known as the "trade NAFTA" or "TN" category. Their dependents (spouse and children) accompanying or following to join them may be admitted in the "trade dependent" or "TD" category whether or not they possess Canadian or Mexican nationality. Except as noted below, the number of entries, fees and validity for non-Canadian or non-Mexican family members of a TN status holder seeking TD visas should be based on the reciprocity schedule of the TN principal alien.

Canadian Nationals

Since Canadian nationals generally are exempt from visa requirement, a Canadian "TN' or "TD" alien does not require a visa to enter the United States. However, the non-Canadian national dependent of a Canadian "TN", unless otherwise exempt from the visa requirement, must obtain a "TD" visa before attempting to enter the United States. The standard reciprocity fee and validity period for all non-Canadian "TD"s is no fee, issued for multiple entries for a period of 36 months, or for the duration of the principal alien's visa and/or authorized period of stay, whichever is less. See 'NOTE' under Canadian reciprocity schedule regarding applicants of Iranian, Iraqi or Libyan nationality.

Mexican Nationals

Mexican nationals are not visa-exempt. Therefore, all Mexican "TN"s and both Mexican and non-Mexican national "TD"s accompanying or following to join them who are not otherwise exempt from the visa requirement (e.g., the Canadian spouse of a Mexican national "TN") must obtain nonimmigrant visas.

Applicants of Iranian, Iraqi, Libyan, Somalian, Sudanese, Syrian or Yemeni nationality, who have a permanent resident or refugee status in Canada/Mexico, may not be accorded Canadian/Mexican reciprocity, even when applying in Canada/Mexico. The reciprocity fee and period for "TD" applicants from Libya is $10.00 for one entry over a period of 3 months. The Iranian and Iraqi "TD" is no fee with one entry over a period of 3 months.

Q-2 (principal) and Q-3 (dependent) visa categories are in existence as a result of the 'Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program Act of 1998'. However, because the Department anticipates that virtually all applicants for this special program will be either Irish or U.K. nationals, the Q-2 and Q-3 categories have been placed only in the reciprocity schedules for those two countries. Q-2 and Q-3 visas are available only at the Embassy in Dublin and the Consulate General in Belfast.

No S visa may be issued without first obtaining the Department's authorization.

V-2 and V-3 status is limited to persons who have not yet attained their 21st birthday. Accordingly, the period of validity of a V-2 or V-3 visa must be limited to expire on or before the applicant's twenty-first birthday.

Posts may not issue a T-1 visa. A T-1 applicant must be physically present in the United States, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands or a U.S. port of entry, where he/she will apply for an adjustment of status to that of a T-1. The following dependents of a T-1 visa holder, however, may be issued a T visa at a U.S. consular office abroad:

T-2 (spouse)
T-3 (child)
T-4 (parent)

The validity of NATO-5 visas may not exceed the period of validity of the employment contract or 12 months, whichever is less.

The validity of CW-1 and CW-2 visas shall not exceed the maximum initial period of admission allowed by DHS (12 months) or the duration of the transition period ending December 31, 2014, whichever is shortest.

The validity of E-2C visas shall not exceed the maximum initial period of admission allowed by DHS (24 months) or the duration of the transition period ending December 31, 2014, whichever is shortest.

General Documents

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Birth, Death, Burial Certificates

Birth certificates.

Fees: €20 (plus postage). There is a fee for additional copies at the time of issuance.

Document Name: Birth certificate

Issuing Authority: Issued by either the local registry office or the Registrar General in Dublin.

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Civil or “Long-form” Irish Birth Certificates

From 2004 all Civil Certificates (Domestic Adoption, Birth, Death, Marriage, Stillbirth, and Civil Partnership) are issued on A4 sized certificates. The U.S. Embassy/Consulate General can accept a civil A4 copy issued by the Irish Authorities in lieu of long form certificates.

Security features include watermarks and UV images and text.

Issuing Authority Personnel Title: There is no issuing authority personnel title.

Registration Criteria: There are no registration criteria.

Procedure for Obtaining: Available online through the Health Service Executive (HSE) here .

Certified Copies: Certified Copies are not available.

Alternate Documents: The long-form certificates issued prior to 2004 are serially numbered in the upper left-hand corner, and consist of eleven numbered boxes arrayed horizontally on the page. At the bottom of the certificate is the warning that "TO ALTER THIS DOCUMENT OR TO UTTER IT SO ALTERED IS A SERIOUS OFFENSE”. These certificates are generally available for all births from January 1, 1894.

Exceptions: None

Comments: In 2004 the Irish Department of Health - the Health Service Executive (HSE) - introduced a computerized system for recording the registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages in the Republic of Ireland. Any record created prior to 2004 has also been transferred to this new electronic State database by scanning the original entries in the Registers for Births, Deaths and Marriages on to the new computerized system. Certificates are now issued based on these records where a scan of the original Register Entry is printed on to Certificate paper.

Any birth registered before the 1 OCTOBER 1997 does not provide the following details:

A surname of the child (it is assumed that the child takes the surname of the Father when he is named on the Birth Certificate or the surname of Mother if the Father is not named on the Birth Certificate).
Any former surname of the Father.
The occupation and address of the mother.

These details are recorded on any birth registered on or after the 1 October 1997.

Death Certificates

Fees: €20 (plus postage).

Document Name: Death Certificate

Issuing Authority: Registrar General in Dublin

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: From 2004 all Civil Certificates (Domestic, Adoption, Birth, Death, Marriage, and Civil Partnership) from Irish authorities are issued on A4 sized certificates. Security features include watermarks and UV images and text.

Procedure for Obtaining: Available online through the Health Service Executive (HSE) here .

Certified Copies: Certified copies are not available.

Alternate Documents: The long-form certificates issued prior to 2004 are serially numbered in the upper left-hand corner, and consist of eleven numbered boxes arrayed horizontally on the page. At the bottom of the certificate is the warning that "TO ALTER THIS DOCUMENT OR TO UTTER IT SO ALTERED IS A SERIOUS OFFENSE. These certificates are generally available for all births from January 1, 1894.

Comments: None

Marriage, Divorce Certificates

Fees: €20 plus postage

Document Name: Marriage Certificate

Certified Copies: Certified copies are not available.

Alternate Documents: The long-form certificates issued prior to 2004 are serially numbered in the upper left-hand corner, and consist of eleven numbered boxes arrayed horizontally on the page. At the bottom of the certificate is the warning that "TO ALTER THIS DOCUMENT OR TO UTTER IT SO ALTERED IS A SERIOUS OFFENSE.” These certificates are generally available for all births from January 1, 1894.

Fees: Varies

Document Name: Divorce Certificate

Issuing Authority: Circuit Court Office

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: There is no special seal(s)/color/format

Issuing Authority Personnel Title: There is no issuing authority personnel title

Registration Criteria: There is no registration criteria

Procedure for Obtaining: Divorce records may be obtained by contacting the court clerk of the court where the case was heard or from your solicitor.

Certified Copies: Certified copies are available

Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents

Adoption Certificates

Document Name: Adoption Certificate

Identity Card

National id cards.

Unavailable

Police, Court, Prison Records

Police certificates / prison records.

Fees: The certificate is issued free of charge and is issued for the following purposes:-

Foreign Consular Authorities
Foreign Visas
Establishing a Business in other EU States

Document Name: Police Certificate

Issuing Authority: An Garda Síochána

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: The Police Certificate shows the following “This certificate is issued solely for the information of the U.S.A. Consular authorities”. The Police Certificate shows the individual’s full name, date and place of birth and all addresses while residing in Ireland. Derogatory information is usually listed on the back of the form. To be valid, a district stamp (usually in the lower left hand corner), identifies the issuing Garda Station, signed by the District Superintendent, or his or her deputy.

Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Superintendent in the District where the applicant resides, or formerly resided, in the Republic of Ireland.

Procedure for Obtaining: Applicants for Police Certificates for the above mentioned purposes should make application in writing to the Superintendent in charge of the district wherein they reside, or formerly resided, in the Republic of Ireland. Information on how to request a Police Certificate, the district directory and the name of the Superintendent, is available on the www.garda.ie website.

Certified Copies: Certified copies are not available

Comments: An applicant is required to present their passport when applying for the certificate.

Note: A statement of penal servitude may be obtained directly from the prison in question, but the police certificate usually provides details of conviction and penalty imposed.

It is recommended that each police certificate contain the following information;

Your name exactly as it shows on your birth certificate.
Any middle names you have.
Any aliases you have ever used.
Maiden and Married name (if applicable).
Any spelling variations of your name that you have used.

Court Records

Fees: Varies, available on courts.ie

Document Name: Irish Court Record

Issuing Authority: Courts Service Ireland

Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Department of Justice

Registration Criteria: There are no registration criteria

Procedure for Obtaining: Court records may be obtained by contacting the court clerk of the court where the case was heard. Contact information is available on the courts.ie website for all courts listed in the Republic of Ireland.

Military Records

Fees: There are no fees

Document Name: “ Record of Service in the Defence Forces”

Issuing Authority: Óglaigh na hÉireann, Defense Forces Ireland.

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: The form is printed on standard, white Irish paper (8-1/4" X 11-3/4") and signed by the Officer in Charge of the Enlisted Personnel Section.

Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Officer in Charge of the Enlisted Personnel Section

Procedure for Obtaining: Applicants with military service in the permanent or reserve forces (including the Forsa Cosanta Aitiuil or Slua Muiri) can obtain the form by contacting the relevant departments listed below. Officer in Charge, Enlisted Personnel Section, Defence Forces Headquarters, Infirmary Road, Dublin 8. The applicant must provide the birth date, enlistment date, Army service number, and the name of the unit in which he served.

Former Commissioned Officers should contact:

OiC, Commissioned Officer Management Office (COMO) Human Resources Branch J1 Defence Forces Headquarters Station Road Newbridge Co Kildare W12 AD93 Phone No: +353 45 492540

Former Enlisted Personnel should contact:

OiC, Enlisted Personnel Management Office (EPMO) Human Resources Branch J1 Defence Forces Headquarters Station Road Newbridge Co Kildare W12 AD93 Phone No: +353 45 492560

Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents

Comments: A special "Record of Service in the Defence Forces" has been devised by Irish authorities to meet U.S. visa requirements.

Passports & Other Travel Documents

Types Available: Electronic passports (ePassports), Passports for Children and Emergency Passports

Fees:

€80 Standard 10 year passport

€110 Large 10 Year passport (aged 18 and over)

€30 5 year passport (aged under 18 years)

Document Name:

Passports for Children. Since October 2004 all children, regardless of age, must obtain an individual Irish passport in their own name. There are two validity types of passports for children, 3-year passports are available for children under 3, and 5-year passports are available for children aged between 3-17 years. Children may not be included on a parent’s passport.
Emergency Passport Introduced in 2004 to facilitate Irish citizens who require a travel document and cannot wait for production and delivery of a new passport. The 8-page passport incorporates numerous security features and has a maximum validity of 12 months. Emergency passports may be issued in Ireland or some missions abroad.

Issuing Government Authority: Irish Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Dublin, Ireland

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: In October 2006 the Irish Passport Office began issuing electronic passports (ePassports). The passport has numerous security features and is valid for a maximum of ten years. Machine-readable passports issued prior to October 2006, issued for a maximum of ten years are still valid.

Only Irish citizens are entitled to hold Irish passports, which are issued for a maximum of 10 years validity. Passports can be issued with shorter validity (3 years) to children under three years and (5 years) to children from 3-17 years. Passports come in a 34-page standard size and a 66-page large size.

Issuing Authority Personnel Title : Irish Passport Office, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Registration Criteria: In all applications for a new passport, as well as the completed application form, you must submit:

Four passport photographs, 2 of which must be signed by a witness as per instructions provided with the application form
Certified copy of photographic ID, for example, driving licence, college identification card, passport from another country (The application form witness can certify it)
Proof of use of name, for example, payslip, bank statement, social welfare receipts
Proof of address, for example, utility bill, official correspondence from an Irish State agency (internet printouts are accepted if stamped by the issuing authority)
Appropriate fee

Procedure for Obtaining: If you are applying from within the State, you should use Passport Express. Hand in your application at your nearest Service Plus Post Office. If you have immediate travel plans or a necessity to travel for reasons of family emergency, contact a passport office. If applying from outside the State, send the completed application to the nearest Irish embassy or consulate, or hand it in at the nearest participating Northern Ireland Post Office if using Passport Express

Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.

Comments: Only Irish citizens are entitled to hold Irish passports, which are issued for a maximum of 10 years validity. Passports can be issued with shorter validity (3 years) to children under three years and (5 years) to children from 3-17 years. Passports come in a 34-page standard size and a 66-page large size.

Other Records

Not applicable.

Visa Issuing Posts

Post Title: U.S. Embassy in Dublin, Ireland

42 Elgin Road Ballsbridge Dublin 4, Ireland

Phone Number: (353) (1) 668-8777 - after hours (353) (1) 668-9612

Fax: (353) (1) 668-8056

Visa Services: All visa categories for the Republic of Ireland.

Comments / Additional Information: None

Visa Services

All visa categories for the Republic of Ireland.

Additional Information for Reciprocity

Reciprocity: What's New
Temporary Reciprocity Schedule
Country Acronyms
Terrorist Designation Lists
State Sponsors of Terrorism
Treaty Countries

Afghanistan

Antigua and Barbuda

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Brunei Darussalam

Burkina Faso

Cayman Islands

Central African Republic

Congo the Democratic Republic of the

Curaçao

Czech Republic

Côte d'Ivoire

Dominican Republic

El Salvador

Equatorial Guinea

Guinea-Bissau

Iran, Islamic Republic of

Israel, Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of

Lao People's Democratic Republic

Liechtenstein

Marshall Islands

Micronesia, Federated States of

Moldova, Republic of

Netherlands

New Caledonia

New Zealand

North Korea

North Macedonia

Palestinian Authority

Papua New Guinea

Philippines

Russian Federation

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Saint Lucia

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Sao Tome and Principe

Saudi Arabia

Sierra Leone

Sint Maarten (Dutch part)

Solomon Islands

South Africa

South Korea

South Sudan

Switzerland

Timor-Leste

Trinidad and Tobago

Turkmenistan

Turks and Caicos Islands

United Arab Emirates

United Kingdom

Virgin Islands, British

Wallis and Futuna

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Fact Sheets

Frequently Asked Questions: Guidance for Travelers to Enter the U.S.

Updated Date: April 21, 2022

Since January 22, 2022, DHS has required non-U.S. individuals seeking to enter the United States via land ports of entry and ferry terminals at the U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada borders to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination upon request.  On April 21, 2022, DHS announced that it would extend these requirements. In determining whether and when to rescind this order, DHS anticipates that it will take account of whether the vaccination requirement for non-U.S. air travelers remains in place.

These requirements apply to non-U.S. individuals who are traveling for essential or non-essential reasons. They do not apply to U.S. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents, or U.S. nationals.

Effective November 8, 2021, new air travel requirements applied to many noncitizens who are visiting the United States temporarily. These travelers are also required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination. All air travelers, including U.S. persons, must test negative for COVID-19 prior to departure. Limited exceptions apply. See  CDC guidance  for more details regarding air travel requirements.

Below is more information about what to know before you go, and answers to Frequently Asked Questions about cross-border travel.

Entering the U.S. Through a Land Port of Entry or Ferry Terminal

Q. what are the requirements for travelers entering the united states through land poes.

A:  Before embarking on a trip to the United States, non-U.S. travelers should be prepared for the following:

Possess proof of an approved COVID-19 vaccination as outlined on the  CDC  website.
During border inspection, verbally attest to their COVID-19 vaccination status. 
Bring a  Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative  compliant border crossing document, such as a valid passport (and visa if required), Trusted Traveler Program card, a Department of State-issued Border Crossing Card, Enhanced Driver’s License or Enhanced Tribal Card when entering the country. Travelers (including U.S. citizens) should be prepared to present the WHTI-compliant document and any other documents requested by the CBP officer.

 Q. What are the requirements to enter the United States for children under the age of 18 who can't be vaccinated?

A:  Children under 18 years of age are excepted from the vaccination requirement at land and ferry POEs.

Q: Which vaccines/combination of vaccines will be accepted?

A:  Per CDC guidelines, all Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved and authorized vaccines, as well as all vaccines that have an Emergency Use Listing (EUL) from the World Health Organization (WHO), will be accepted.

Accepted Vaccines:

More details are available in CDC guidance  here .
2 weeks (14 days) after your dose of an accepted single-dose COVID-19 vaccine;
2 weeks (14 days) after your second dose of an accepted 2-dose series;
2 weeks (14 days) after you received the full series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine (not placebo) in a clinical trial;
2 weeks (14 days) after you received 2 doses of any “mix-and-match” combination of accepted COVID-19 vaccines administered at least 17 days apart.

Q. Is the United States requiring travelers to have a booster dose to be considered fully vaccinated for border entry purposes?

A:  No. The CDC guidance for “full vaccination” can be found here.

Q: Do U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents need proof of vaccination to return to the United States via land POEs and ferry terminals?

A:  No. Vaccination requirements do not apply to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs). Travelers that exhibit signs or symptoms of illness will be referred to CDC for additional medical evaluation.

Q: Is pre- or at-arrival COVID testing required to enter the United States via land POEs or ferry terminals?

A: No, there is no COVID testing requirement to enter the United States via land POE or ferry terminals. In this respect, the requirement for entering by a land POE or ferry terminal differs from arrival via air, where there is a requirement to have a negative test result before departure.

Processing Changes Announced on January 22, 2022 

Q: new changes were recently announced. what changed on january 22.

A:  Since January 22, 2022, non-citizens who are not U.S. nationals or Lawful Permanent Residents have been required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to enter the United States at land ports of entry and ferry terminals, whether for essential or nonessential purposes. Previously, DHS required that non-U.S. persons be vaccinated against COVID-19 to enter the United States for nonessential purposes.  Effective January 22, all non-U.S. individuals, to include essential travelers, must be prepared to attest to vaccination status and present proof of vaccination to a CBP officer upon request. DHS announced an extension of this policy on April 21, 2022.

Q: Who is affected by the changes announced on January 22?

A: This requirement does not apply to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents. It applies to other noncitizens, such as a citizen of Mexico, Canada, or any other country seeking to enter the United States through a land port of entry or ferry terminal.

Q: Do U.S. citizens need proof of vaccination to return to the United States via land port of entry or ferry terminals?

A: Vaccination requirements do not apply to U.S. Citizens, U.S. nationals or U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents. Travelers that exhibit signs or symptoms of illness will be referred to CDC for additional medical evaluation. 

Q: What is essential travel?

A:  Under the prior policy, there was an exception from temporary travel restrictions for “essential travel.” Essential travel included travel to attend educational institutions, travel to work in the United States, travel for emergency response and public health purposes, and travel for lawful cross-border trade (e.g., commercial truckers). Under current policy, there is no exception for essential travel.

Q: Will there be any exemptions? 

A: While most non-U.S. individuals seeking to enter the United States will need to be vaccinated, there is a narrow list of exemptions consistent with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Order in the air travel context.

Certain categories of individuals on diplomatic or official foreign government travel as specified in the CDC Order
Children under 18 years of age;
Certain participants in certain COVID-19 vaccine trials as specified in the CDC Order;  
Individuals with medical contraindications to receiving a COVID-19 vaccine as specified in the CDC Order;
Individuals issued a humanitarian or emergency exception by the Secretary of Homeland Security;
Individuals with valid nonimmigrant visas (excluding B-1 [business] or B-2 [tourism] visas) who are citizens of a country with limited COVID-19 vaccine availability, as specified in the CDC Order
Members of the U.S. Armed Forces or their spouses or children (under 18 years of age) as specified in the CDC Order; and
Individuals whose entry would be in the U.S. national interest, as determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security.

Q: What documentation will be required to show vaccination status?

A:  Non-U.S. individuals are required to be prepared to attest to vaccination status and present proof of vaccination to a CBP officer upon request regardless of the purpose of travel.

The current documentation requirement remains the same and is available on the CDC website . Documentation requirements for entry at land ports of entry and ferry terminals mirror those for entry by air.

Q: What happens if someone doesn’t have proof of vaccine status?

A: If non-U.S. individuals cannot present proof of vaccination upon request, they will not be admitted into the United States and will either be subject to removal or be allowed to withdraw their application for entry.

Q: Will incoming travelers be required to present COVID-19 test results?

A: There is no COVID-19 testing requirement for travelers at land border ports of entry, including ferry terminals.

Q: What does this mean for those who can't be vaccinated, either due to age or other health considerations? 

A: See CDC guidance for additional information on this topic. Note that the vaccine requirement does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

Q: Does this requirement apply to amateur and professional athletes?

A: Yes, unless they qualify for one of the narrow CDC exemptions.

Q: Are commercial truckers required to be vaccinated?

A: Yes, unless they qualify for one of the narrow CDC exemptions. These requirements also apply to bus drivers as well as rail and ferry operators.

Q. Do you expect border wait times to increase?

A:  As travelers navigate these new travel requirements, wait times may increase. Travelers should account for the possibility of longer than normal wait times and lines at U.S. land border crossings when planning their trip and are kindly encouraged to exercise patience.

To help reduce wait times and long lines, travelers can take advantage of innovative technology, such as facial biometrics and the CBP OneTM mobile application, which serves as a single portal for individuals to access CBP mobile applications and services.

Q: How is Customs and Border Protection staffing the ports of entry? 

A: CBP’s current staffing levels at ports of entry throughout the United States are commensurate with pre-pandemic levels. CBP has continued to hire and train new employees throughout the pandemic. CBP expects some travelers to be non-compliant with the proof of vaccination requirements, which may at times lead to an increase in border wait times. Although trade and travel facilitation remain a priority, we cannot compromise national security, which is our primary mission. CBP Office of Field Operations will continue to dedicate its finite resources to the processing of arriving traffic with emphasis on trade facilitation to ensure economic recovery.

Q: What happens if a vaccinated individual is traveling with an unvaccinated individual? 

A:  The unvaccinated individual (if 18 or over) would not be eligible for admission.

Q: If I am traveling for an essential reason but am not vaccinated can I still enter?

A:  No, if you are a non-U.S. individual. The policy announced on January 22, 2022 applies to both essential and non-essential travel by non-U.S. individual travelers. Since January 22, DHS has required that all inbound non-U.S. individuals crossing U.S. land or ferry POEs – whether for essential or non-essential reasons – be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide related proof of vaccination upon request.

Q: Are sea crew members on vessels required to have a COVID vaccine to disembark?

A:  Sea crew members traveling pursuant to a C-1 or D nonimmigrant visa are not excepted from COVID-19 vaccine requirements at the land border. This is a difference from the international air transportation context.

Entering the U.S. via Air Travel

Q: what are the covid vaccination requirements for air passengers to the united states  .

A:  According to CDC requirements [www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/noncitizens-US-air-travel.html | Link no longer valid], most noncitizens who are visiting the United States temporarily must be fully vaccinated prior to boarding a flight to the United States. These travelers are required to show proof of vaccination. A list of covered individuals is available on the CDC website. 

Q: What are the COVID testing requirements for air passengers to the United States? 

A:  Effective Sunday, June 12 at 12:01 a.m. ET, CDC will no longer require pre-departure COVID-19 testing for U.S.-bound air travelers.

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US citizens will need travel authorization for Europe in 2024 - here's what to know

Northern Irish citizens are required to hold an ETIAS travel authorization because they are UK nationals

17:46, 25 JUL 2023
Updated 16:18, 15 AUG 2023

Travelers waiting in a queue to board their places in the airport

New requirements for Americans traveling to Europe postponed until 2025

Visitors who now travel visa-free will need to get approval prior to departure.

Americans eyed upcoming travel to European destinations slightly differently due to news of a requirement that was set to start in 2024 for U.S. passport holders. But now, EU officials have postponed the European Travel Information and Authorisation System ( ETIAS ) launch until spring of 2025.

SchengenVisaInfo.com, a website dedicated to the world's largest visa-free zone where 27 European countries abolished their internal borders known as the Schengen Area, first reported that an EU official confirmed ETIAS won't go live until May 2025, "due to continued delays with the introduction of the related Entry-Exit System (EES), which needs to be operational before ETIAS can be implemented."

An official for the European Union did not immediately respond to ABC News' request for comment.

What to know about ETIAS for US travelers

If you previously traveled to Europe without a visa, you will now need to apply for authorization through the ETIAS , before visiting.

PHOTO: Tourists with umbrellas to protect themselves from the sun at Colosseo area (Colosseum), during the ongoing heat wave with temperatures reaching 40 degrees, on July 19, 2023, in Rome.

Today, American travelers have visa-free access to 184 global destinations, according to the Henley Passport Index . And while the U.S. passport is currently ranked eighth-most powerful passport to own, that could be set to shift when the European Union adds its new documentation requirements for U.S. visitors.

The application form, which will be available on the official ETIAS website as well as a mobile application, has a fee of 7 euros or $7.79 U.S. dollars. All communication is done by email.

Once you are approved for travel, the authorization entitles visitors to stay in European countries that require ETIAS for up to 90 days within any 180-day period and travelers must be in possession of a valid ETIAS during their entire stay.

MORE: New warning issued for rebooking air travel after delays, cancellations

According to ETIAS, most applications should be processed within minutes, but in case an application takes longer, decisions will be sent within four days or up to 14 days if the applicant is asked to provide additional documentation.

The European Union encourages travelers to apply for an ETIAS authorization "well in advance of your planned journey."

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Confirmation of application submission will be sent on email with a unique number that is needed for future reference.

PHOTO: In this undated file photo, a tourist visa is stamped on a passport.

Upon receiving ETIAS travel authorization, travelers are to ensure that their name, passport number and other information is correct because any mistake will prevent them from crossing the border.

If an application is refused, the email will include the reasons for the decision along with information about how to appeal.

ETIAS travel authorization is valid for three years, according to the EU, or until the travel document you used in your application expires, whichever comes first.

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The ETIAS authorization is linked to a person's travel document -- such as a U.S. passport -- and both documents will be needed to board a flight, bus or ship to enter any of the European countries that require ETIAS.

Similar to international border requirements with a passport, the ETIAS authorization doesn't guarantee automatic right of entry. "Border guards will verify that you meet the entry conditions" and anyone who does not meet the conditions "will be refused entry," according to the EU.

Click here to learn more about the process from the European Union.

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Entry requirements

This advice reflects the UK government’s understanding of current rules for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK, for the most common types of travel.

The authorities in Ireland set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact Ireland’s embassy in the UK.

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Entry to Ireland

There are no COVID-19 testing or vaccination requirements for passengers entering Ireland.

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ID requirements

If you are a British citizen, you do not need a passport to enter Ireland. However, some carriers and airlines might require identification. Irish immigration officers check the ID of all passengers arriving by air from the UK and might ask for proof of British nationality, particularly if you were born outside the UK. You should take your British passport with you. Check the Ireland Citizens Information Board for guidance on acceptable ID.

You do not need ID to cross the border between Northern Ireland and Ireland.

Visa requirements

British citizens do not need a visa to visit Ireland. Ireland, along with the UK, is a member of the Common Travel Area ( CTA ). UK nationals do not need a visa or residency permit to live, work or study in Ireland.

Vaccination requirements (other than COVID-19)

At least 8 weeks before your trip, check the vaccinations and certificates you need in TravelHealthPro’s Ireland guide .

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There are strict rules about goods that can be brought into and taken out of Ireland. Find out about customs rules from the Irish Revenue . You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.

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U.S passport holders do not require a student visa to enter Ireland, however all U.S citizens need to obtain Permission to Remain in Ireland if the intended length of stay will exceed 90 days. While a U.S. passport holder does not require a visa to enter Ireland other normal immigration controls do apply. You should have on arrival with you: A Valid passport A round trip ticket Evidence of sufficient funds of support for the duration of stay. Evidence could include bank statements, credit/debit cards, traveller's checks, statement of earnings. A notarized statement from parents/guardian in which they guarantee support during your stay in Ireland. A financial aid award letter from and Irish institution A bank letter verifying that you have sufficient funds on account or that you regularly deposit an amount that would support you while in Ireland. Persons entering Ireland for study or to sit an examination must, in additional to the above, present to the immigration office at port of entry a letter of registration from the relevant education institution. The letter of registration should contain details of the insurance cover taken out on behalf of each student by their educational institution. Alternative evidence will be taken to be a Certificate of Private Insurance taken out by the student in the US prior to travel. Students attending a course of study more than one academic year in duration are entitled to public health services in Ireland.

Additionally an immigration officer has the right to request any other information he/she deems necessary in connection with entry. The final decision on right of entry rests with the immigration office at port of entry and it is not possible to obtain pre-entry clearance.

Persons entering Ireland for study for a period longer than 90 days are required to obtain permission to remain within the first week following their arrival. Persons seeking this permission should report to the Aliens Registration office, An Garda Siochana, Harcourt Street, Dublin 2 or if outside the Dublin are, to the local Police Superintendent's Office. An unauthorized overstay could result in prosecution, imprisonment, and a fine.

The following documentation is required in support of an application:

Completed Aliens Registration Form - available from local Irish police stations Possission of a valid passport 4 passport sized photographs The documentation outlined in section one which was presented at port of entry.

Permission to remain cannot be obtrained before you arrive in Ireland and Aliens Registration Forms are not available from the Consulate.

US nationals who have permission to remain in Ireland as students are entitled to take up casual employment (defined as up to 20 hours part time work per week or full time work during vacation periods) for the duration of their permission to remain. It is a breach of student conditions to be in full time employment other than during vacation periods. Students must (as stated above) provide evidence of sufficient funds and any expectation of earnings from casual employment will not be taken into account in determining whether the person has sufficient funds to support themselves.

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