1. The reason for the trip: "Transit";
2. Type of trip: "single" or "multiple".

Your pet must arrive in Ireland with you within five days before or after your arrival in the country  if accompanied by a person authorized by you. You must also have the original documents of your pet.

The entry requirements for pets in Ireland depend on where your pet is traveling from.

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If you come from an EU country

You need a European-style animal passport.

This document should contain:

- A note on the complex vaccination against viral diseases. The last vaccination must be carried out no later than 30 days and no earlier than 12 months before the date of departure;

- A photograph of the pet before it reaches the age of 12 months;

- A mark about chipping with an indication of the date of chipping and localization of microchip;

- A mark of rabies vaccination (vaccine name, signature, seal, date). The animal can be vaccinated against rabies after the age of 12 weeks;

- Information on treatments against ecto- and endoparasites (against fleas and worms).

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Travel from the UK

You need an Animal Health Certificate (AHC). Give yourself enough time to agree on appropriate vaccinations and requirements with your veterinarian before the trip and don't forget that your pet will need a new AHC for each trip.

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Travel from outside the EU and the UK

Admission requirements depend on your country of origin.

At a minimum, your pet should:

• Have a microchip (this must be done before anything else);
• Have a rabies vaccination;
• Have an EU medical certificate;
• Dogs need to be treated for chickenpox.

You can only enter the Republic of Ireland via Cork Airport, Dublin Airport, Dublin Port, Shannon Airport, Cork Harbour at Ringaskiddy, or Rosslare Europort and you must pass a compliance check upon arrival.

Pets from certain countries may also need a blood test after rabies vaccination at least three months before entry.

You can find detailed information about the requirements for each country and all animals on the Irish Government's Pet Travel Portal. 

For information and advice on Irish customs regulations, visit the official website of the Irish Customs Information Office. 

• If you have a driver's license issued by an EU or EEA member state, you can drive in Ireland as long as your license is valid. If you wish to exchange your driver’s license for an equivalent Irish one after their expiry date, you must do so within 10 years of the expiration of your driver’s license.
• If your driver's license was issued by one of the recognized countries, you can travel in Ireland for up to 1 year while in that country, if your license is valid.
• If you normally live in Ireland, you should exchange your driver’s license or start the process of applying for an Irish driver’s license.
• If you have a UK driver's license, you can drive in Ireland under the condition that you live in the UK and are just visiting Ireland. If you live in Ireland, you cannot drive under your British license.

The fee for the exchange of your driver’s license for an Irish one is 55 Euros.

The minimal age for renting a vehicle is 21 years old (for some vehicles – 25 years).

You can find additional information and useful contacts concerning vehicle ownership on the website. 

Irish Embassies in different countries can be found here: https://www.dfa.ie/irish-embassy/