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Smoking in Ireland
Weather in Ireland The climate of Ireland is mild, moist and changeable with abundant rainfall and a lack of temperature extremes. Ireland’s climate is defined as a temperate oceanic climate. January and February are the coldest months of the year and mean daily air temperatures fall between 4-7 °C (39 - 45 °F) during these months. July and August are the warmest, with mean daily temperatures of 17 to 18 °C (63 to 65 °F) near the coast, to 19 to 20 °C (66 to 68 °F) inland. The sunniest months are May and June, with an average of five to seven hours sunshine per day. Extreme weather events in Ireland are comparatively rare when compared with other countries in the European continent. December has the least number of daylight hours (7 hours 30 minutes per day) while June has the most (17 hours per day). Met Eireann is the national weather service of Ireland and up to date weather reports can be found on thier website www.met.ie. Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland. South African visitors can visit the Republic of Ireland without a visa but require a UK visa in order to enter Northern Ireland. v Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has a full list of countries whose citizens do NOT require a visa to visit Ireland. If your country is not on this list, contact your local Irish embassy/consulate before you travel to find out your visa requirements. If you’re planning on travelling to Northern Ireland, contact your local British embassy/ high commission or consular office. v The Short-Stay Visa Waiver Scheme allows visitors from certain countries who have a valid UK visit visa to also visit Ireland without the need for an Irish visa. The scheme is valid until 31st October 2021. v Please contact INIS (Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service) www.inis.gov.ie if you are unsure of any issues in relation to Visa Requirements
There is a smoking ban in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland meaning it is illegal to smoke in an enclosed place of work. So everywhere from pubs and restaurants, to shops, offices and public transport, are smoke-free. There are exceptions, including some hotels and guesthouses that provide smoking rooms at their discretion. Pubs, nightclubs and hotels generally have a designated outdoor smoking area. Make sure to always put your cigarette butt in the ashtrays provided or you could face a fine for littering.
Visa and Passport Requirements
Most people need a valid passport to enter the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland but there are some exceptions: v If you are a UK citizen, you can also use official photo identification. v If you are an EU citizen, you can also use a national identity card. Air and sea carriers require some form of photo identification (usually either a passport or driving licence), so ALWAYS check what form of ID is required with your individual airline or ferry company before travelling. Visa requirements to enter Ireland depend on your citizenship. v If you are a citizen of a European Economic Area (EEA) member state (27 countries of the European Union, together with Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein) and many other countries including USA, Australia, Canada and New Zealand, you do not need a visa to visit the
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