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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 05:49:19 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Application Form]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=75031</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION FORM ON-LINE


A new visa system is now operating at this Mission. The new system
includes the facility for applicants to complete their application
form on-line.


To launch an on-line application please click here.


Applicants are reminded that completing the on-line application
form is only the first step in the visa application process. An
application can only be processed when the on-line form is
completed AND the required backing documentation, passport
photograph and appropriate fee are received by the relevant
office as indicated by the on-line system.


It is no longer possible to apply using a downloaded/paper
application form.


INFORMATION NOTE TO ASSIST APPLICANTS


An information note has been prepared to assist applicants. This is
available in English, and also in Arabic,Chinese, French, Russian,Turkishand Urdu.

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					<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 12:04:16 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Ireland in the USA]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=35625</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
F&#193;ILTE WELCOME!


I am delighted to welcome you to the new website of the Consulate
General of Ireland, San Francisco. In addition to
providing information on the services provided by the Consulate
such as applying for Irish citizenship, Irish passports and visas,
it is a source of information on Ireland and the United States and
the cultural, economic and other links between our two
countries. I hope you find the website and its
links useful and informative.


Gerry Staunton
Consul General of Ireland


________________________________________


St Patricks
Day greetings from the President Michael D. Higgins


________________________________________

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					<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:33:32 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[The Economy]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=79044</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
The Economy


Ireland is currently facing severe economic challenges and is
addressing these in cooperation with our EU partners and the
International Monetary Fund. Ireland had a period of extraordinary
growth from 1993 to 2007 and had become one of the world’s most
dynamic, innovative and globalised economies, with extensive
external trade and investment links.


In 2008, partly due to the open nature of its economy Ireland began
to feel the effects of the global economic downturn. Pressure on
the economy was significantly accentuated by the end of a prolonged
Irish property market boom and problems within the domestic banking
system. This led to a period of recession in Ireland and a sharp
contraction in economic output.


But Ireland is facing the serious economic downturn from a strong
starting position. Many of the strengths that drove our recent
economic boom and brought unprecedented levels of prosperity, with
growth and GDP per capita among the highest in the European Union,
remain in place. these strengths will position Ireland to take
advantage of the global economic recovery as it emerges.


Ireland’s economic success is generally attributed to its educated
and flexible workforce; its social partnership model, which
involves close cooperation between government, trade unions and
employers; government measures to ensure macroeconomic stability
and to attract foreign investment; and membership of the European
Union, which now provides a market of almost 500 million people.
Ireland is a member of the eurozone.


Ireland continues to be one of the most open economies in the OECD,
and exports are now showing strong growth after a slowdown in
recent years. Ireland has developed a strong entrepreneurial
culture in terms of new businesses being established.


Ireland has a strong track record in attracting investment in
Information Communications Technology (ICT), Life Sciences,
Financial Services and Globally Traded Business (GTB) including
Digital Media, Engineering, Consumer Brands and International
Services. Ireland’s positioning as a ‘smart economy’ continues
apace combining our innovative, enterprise economy with an
ever–increasing emphasis on the emerging areas of Clean/Green
Technologies, Services Innovation and Convergence. Ireland is also
a centre for digital media in Europe with major multinational
companies locating their European headquarters and a range of
business support activities here.



Top of Page


Inward and Outward Investment


Inward investment has been critically important to Ireland’s
economic development, providing tens of thousands of jobs,
disseminating technological know-how and expertise within the wider
economy, linking up with indigenous industry, boosting
productivity, and underpinning export growth. Outward investment by
Irish companies has increased noticeably in recent years, albeit
from a very low historic base. This emerging trend is consistent
with the pattern observed in other economies as they move to higher
stages of economic development.



Top of Page


Education and
Training


Education and Training is a vital component of Ireland’s
knowledge-based economy, and is a priority investment under the
National Development Plan. Ireland enjoys one of the best education
systems in the world, with approximately 1 million people in full
time education.


Top of Page


Innovation and R&amp;amp;D


R&amp;amp;D in Ireland has expanded dramatically in recent years
reflecting the Irish government’s massive injection of funding into
the sector. Leading global companies have found Ireland to be an
excellent location for knowledge-based activities. The young Irish
workforce has shown a particular aptitude for the efficient
collection, interpretation and dissemination of research
information.



Top of Page


Corporation Tax


Since 2003 Ireland’s corporate tax regime has been fixed at a rate
of 12.5%. This applies to all Irish corporate trading profits. A
rate of 25% applies to non-trading (passive) income.


Economic and
Social Research Institute
Central Bank of Ireland



Top of Page


Trade


Ireland’s total trade in 2009 was approximately €270bn; with a
merchandise trade surplus of more than €39 billion. This consists
equally of Merchandise Trade and Services Trade each of which stand
at approx. €130bn. The main merchandise goods traded include
Organic chemicals (mainly for the pharmaceutical sector), Medical
&amp;amp; pharmaceutical products and Computers. The main services
areas are Computer Services, Trade Related Business Services,
Insurance and Financial services.


Ireland’s main trade partners are the United states, Great Britain,
Belgium, Germany, France, Spain and the Netherlands.


Top of Page


Industry and Services


The Industrial sector has a highly skilled technological labour
pool. Within this high technology grouping, the most active sectors
currently are life sciences, medical and information technology
sectors. Many of the world’s leading companies have subsidiaries in
Ireland.


The service sector in Ireland accounts for approximately half of
GDP. Just under half of total Irish exports are services, and
Ireland is in the top ten countries worldwide for exports of
commercial services. Throughout the last decade output of services
has grown strongly, largely as a result of growth in financial
services, telecommunications and tourism.


Three agencies deal with industrial development in Ireland.
Forf&#225;s provides overall policy advice and co-ordination for
enterprise development and science, technology and innovation in
Ireland. Enterprise Ireland helps develop Irish-based
enterprise with the potential to trade internationally. IDA
Ireland has responsibility for securing new investment in
manufacturing and internationally traded services. It also has
responsibility to encourage existing Foreign Direct Investors to
expand and develop their businesses in Ireland.


There are also a number of regional development agencies such as
Shannon Development which was set up in 1959 to promote Shannon
International Airport, and &#218;dar&#225;s na Gaeltachta, which is the
regional authority responsible for the economic, social and
cultural development of the Gaeltacht (Irish speaking parts of the
country).











Department of
Enterprise, Trade and Innovation




Forf&#225;s




IDA
Ireland




Enterprise Ireland




Shannon
Development




&#218;dar&#225;s na
Gaeltachta




Intertrade Ireland




Science Foundation
Ireland




Foras &#193;iseanna
Saothair (National Training Authority)






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Financial Services


Dublin’s International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), which was
set up by the Irish Government with EU approval in 1987, is
recognised as a leading location for a range of internationally
traded financial services, including banking, asset financing, fund
management, corporate treasury management, investment management,
custody and administration and specialised insurance operations.
More than430 international operations are approved to trade in the
IFsc, while a further 700 managed entities are approved to carry on
business under the IFSC programme.





Department of
Finance




International
Financial Services Centre




National Treasury
Management Agency






Top of Page


Agriculture


Of the total land area of approximately 7 million hectares (17
million acres), 5 million hectares (12.32 million acres) are
utilised for agricultural purposes (including forestry). Beef and
dairying are by far the most important sectors of the agricultural
industry. The main crops are barley, wheat, potatoes and mushrooms.


The Agri-Food industry makes a significant contribution to the
Irish economy. The combined agri-food and drink sector accounts for
6% of GDP, almost €8bn of exports and accounts for 133,400 jobs. In
particular, the industry plays a major role in the indigenous
sector.











Department
of Agriculture and Food




Bord Bia




Teagasc
(Agriculture &amp;amp; Food Development Authority)




Food Safety Authority
of Ireland






Top of Page


Fishing


The Irish seafood industry provides employment for over 11,000
people. It makes a significant contribution to the economic and
social fabric of the many small communities located in mainly rural
areas or small towns and villages around the 3,172 kilometres of
our coastline.








Department of
Communications, Energy &amp;amp; Natural Resources




Bord Iascaigh
Mhara






Top of Page


Tourism


Approximately 6 million tourists visit Ireland each year, spending
approximately €3.9bn, and sustaining more than 180,000 jobs.
Tourism Ireland was established under the framework of the Good
Friday Agreement 1998 to co-ordinate the work of the two tourist
boards on the island, F&#225;ilte Ireland and the Northern Ireland
Tourist Board.


Ireland’s successful tourism industry is built around the three
themes: Irish people; Irish culture and the physical beauty of the
country.



Top of Page


Radio and Television


The national radio and television service is operated by Radio
Telef&#237;s &#201;ireann (RT&#201;), the public broadcasting company which
transmits on two television and five radio channels. RT&#201; derives
its revenue from licence fees and the sale of advertising time. TV3
is a commercial broadcaster and there are many commercial radio
stations including Today FM and Newstalk. In addition to the wide
availability of British radio and television programming, satellite
broadcasts are achieving an increasing audience.


Irish speakers are served by a dedicated radio channel, Radio na
Gaeltachta (operated by RT&#201;) and by TG4, an independent Irish
language television channel.


The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) was established in 2009
under the Broadcasting Act 2009, as an independent regulator for
radio and television broadcasters in Ireland. The BAI has a range
of objectives and functions and incorporates the work of the
Broadcasting commission of Ireland. the Authority is funded through
a levy on all broadcasters licensed in the state.








Radio Teilf&#237;s
&#201;ireann




TG4




TV3




Today FM




Newstalk




Broadcasting Authority
of Ireland (BAI)






Top of Page


Newspapers


Newspapers have been published in Ireland for over 300 years. Today
there are a number of daily broadsheet and tabloid papers, two
evening newspapers, and five Sunday newspapers. There are also
about 60 local newspapers usually published weekly and a wide
variety of magazines dealing with current affairs, economic issues
and leisure interests.








The Irish
Times




Irish
Independent




Irish
Examiner




Sunday Business
Post




Sunday
Independent




Evening Echo




Press Council
of Ireland (and Press Ombudsman)






Top of Page

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					<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:56:14 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Ireland in Brief]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=79038</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
The attached booklet, entitled Ireland in Brief, provides a general
   overview of Ireland's political, economic and cultural
   life. While it is not possible to include every aspect of
   life in Ireland in this short publication, we hope that you will
   discover a little about Ireland and its people.

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					<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:54:24 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Ireland in Brief]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=79058</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
The attached booklet, entitled Ireland in Brief, provides a general
   overview of Ireland's political, economic and cultural
   life. While it is not possible to include every aspect of
   life in Ireland in this short publication, we hope that you will
   discover a little about Ireland and its people.

]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:54:24 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Travel Advice]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=35698</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
Travel Insurance


The Department of Foreign Affairs strongly recommends that
comprehensive travel insurance including medical insurance, is
obtained before travelling to the United States of America (USA),as
the cost of medical care in the USA can be very high.
Travellers should note that the Irish government does not provide
funds for emergency medical repatriation or for repatriation of
remains.


Possible delays at US international airports


Please note that the Customs and Border Protection Agency has
warned of possible increased wait times at major U.S. international
airports, especially during the summer peak season, due to the
effects of sequestration budget cuts. It warnsof waits
ofup to 50 percent or more, with peak waits of up to four
hours atthe busiest airports. Increased processing
times at airports — including both CBP operations and
Transportation Security Administration screening – may make it more
difficult for travelers to make tight connecting flights. Further
information is here.


Hantavirus - Yosemite National Park


The Yosemite National Park has a non-emergency phone line
(+1-209-372-0822) for all questions and concerns related to
Hantavirus in Yosemite National Park. The park is also updating its
website daily to reflect current information on confirmed cases and
any additional important information. The information can be found
at http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/hantafaq.htm.


The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a hotline
number (+1-404-639-1510) and information about HPS on their
   Hantavirus
   website.


Travel Registration


Irish citizens travelling or living overseas, outside the Common
Travel Area, (Ireland/Great Britain) are encouraged to register
their contact details with the Department of Foreign Affairs.


Registration is voluntary. It is a facility available to all Irish
citizens and is intended for use by people travelling on holidays,
and also for business travellers and Irish citizens living
overseas. Irish citizens can register here.


ENTRY REQUIREMENTS


Entering the US under the Visa Waiver Programme



As from July 1st 2009, nationals or citizens of VWP (Visa Waiver
Programme) countrieshave not beenpermitted to enter the
United States under the VWP using emergency and temporary passports
issued after 26 October 2006, unless those passports have an
integrated computer chip holding the same information printed on
the passport bio-page (“e-passport”).


Irish Emergency Passports do not have an integrated computer chip
and therefore can only be used for entry to the United States if
the traveller has been issued with a Visa.


Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)


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 USA. Mandatory registration has come into force
since 12 January 2009.


Visa Waiver travellers should register through the Department of
Homeland Security website at the following address: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov.
Travellers from Visa Waiver Program countries are required to pay a
fee when applying for an Electronic System for Travel Authorization
(ESTA). The fee is currently$14.


Registration may be done by third parties e.g. travel
agencies.


ESTA applications may be submitted at any time prior to travel, and
once approved, generally will be valid for up to two years or until
the applicant's passport expires, whichever comes first.
Authorisations will be valid for multiple entries into the U.S. The
Department of Homeland Security recommends that ESTA applications
be submitted at least 72 hours in advance of travel.


An applicant who does not receive authorisation to travel will need
to go to their nearest U.S. Diplomatic or Consular Mission and
apply for a visa.


An ESTA approval does not determine admissibility into the United
States. The final decision for entry to the United States rests
with US immigration authorities at the port of entry.


The ESTA programme does not apply to Irish citizens who are holders
of a visa for the United States.


For more information on ESTA, please visit http://www.cbp.gov/ESTA


Visa free travel to the U.S. under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP).


Since 26 October 2004, all Irish passport holders visiting the
United States require an individual machine readable passport to
avail of the U.S. Visa Waiver Programme. Otherwise they must obtain
a visa, in advance, from their nearest U.S. Diplomatic or Consular
Mission.


Under the U.S. Visa Waiver Programme, passport holders from 27
countries, including Ireland, may enter the U.S. without a visa for
tourism or business purposes for a maximum period of 90 days.


A machine readable passport is a passport in which the holder's
details have been printed on the datapage which also contains the
holder's photograph. A passport where the holder's details have
been handwritten is not a machine readable passport.


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 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. An Irish
passport need remain valid only for the duration of the holder's
stay in the United States.


However, if you are traveling 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 will be
required to apply for a new passport from your nearest Irish
Embassy or Consulate while in the U.S.


Further details on entry requirements are available on the U.S.
Embassy website.


Those travelling on J1 visas may wish to check the Travel Advice
for J1 Students.


SAFETY &amp;amp; SECURITY


The US Government remains concerned about continued threats. Since
the terrorist attacks on 11 September 2001, the US government has
issued a number of warnings of potential further terrorist attacks
in the US. The US domestic threat level stands at &quot;elevated&quot;
(yellow). The US Government is maintaining heightened security,
especially at airports. You should continue to expect stringent
security checks at airports, transport stations and other public
buildings.


CLIMATE


The hurricane season runs from 1 June to 30 November, and can
affect the whole of the southern USA. Please check the National
Hurricane Centre website for more details.


Irish citizens who intend to travel to these areas should
monitorinformation on the USNational Hurricane
CentrewebsiteNational Hurricane
Center. Irish citizens are advised to monitor local
weather reports on www.weather.gov and can also access
local information on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
website at http://www.fema.gov/
and at http://blog.fema.gov/



FEMA's website also contains information about how to prepare for
extreme weather conditions and what to do if you are told to
evacuate. It also provides a useful list of disaster supplies that
will help if you live in an area affected by storms and hurricanes.


Irish citizens, visiting and residing in the United States, are
advised to follow the advice of the US Centre for Disease Control
available at http://www.cdc.gov/



DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR MISSIONS IN THE USA


The Irish Embassy in Washington DC and the Irish Consulates in
Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, New Yorkand San Francisco offer
consular assistance to Irish citizens. Contact details for all
Irish Missions in USA are available here.

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					<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:52:23 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Travel Advice]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=35698</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
Travel Insurance


The Department of Foreign Affairs strongly recommends that
comprehensive travel insurance including medical insurance, is
obtained before travelling to the United States of America (USA),as
the cost of medical care in the USA can be very high.
Travellers should note that the Irish government does not provide
funds for emergency medical repatriation or for repatriation of
remains.


Possible delays at US international airports


Please note that the Customs and Border Protection Agency has
warned of possible increased wait times at major U.S. international
airports, especially during the summer peak season, due to the
effects of sequestration budget cuts. It warnsof waits
ofup to 50 percent or more, with peak waits of up to four
hours atthe busiest airports. Increased processing
times at airports — including both CBP operations and
Transportation Security Administration screening – may make it more
difficult for travelers to make tight connecting flights. Further
information is here.


Hantavirus - Yosemite National Park


The Yosemite National Park has a non-emergency phone line
(+1-209-372-0822) for all questions and concerns related to
Hantavirus in Yosemite National Park. The park is also updating its
website daily to reflect current information on confirmed cases and
any additional important information. The information can be found
at http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/hantafaq.htm.


The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a hotline
number (+1-404-639-1510) and information about HPS on their
   Hantavirus
   website.


Travel Registration


Irish citizens travelling or living overseas, outside the Common
Travel Area, (Ireland/Great Britain) are encouraged to register
their contact details with the Department of Foreign Affairs.


Registration is voluntary. It is a facility available to all Irish
citizens and is intended for use by people travelling on holidays,
and also for business travellers and Irish citizens living
overseas. Irish citizens can register here.


ENTRY REQUIREMENTS


Entering the US under the Visa Waiver Programme



As from July 1st 2009, nationals or citizens of VWP (Visa Waiver
Programme) countrieshave not beenpermitted to enter the
United States under the VWP using emergency and temporary passports
issued after 26 October 2006, unless those passports have an
integrated computer chip holding the same information printed on
the passport bio-page (“e-passport”).


Irish Emergency Passports do not have an integrated computer chip
and therefore can only be used for entry to the United States if
the traveller has been issued with a Visa.


Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)


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 USA. Mandatory registration has come into force
since 12 January 2009.


Visa Waiver travellers should register through the Department of
Homeland Security website at the following address: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov.
Travellers from Visa Waiver Program countries are required to pay a
fee when applying for an Electronic System for Travel Authorization
(ESTA). The fee is currently$14.


Registration may be done by third parties e.g. travel
agencies.


ESTA applications may be submitted at any time prior to travel, and
once approved, generally will be valid for up to two years or until
the applicant's passport expires, whichever comes first.
Authorisations will be valid for multiple entries into the U.S. The
Department of Homeland Security recommends that ESTA applications
be submitted at least 72 hours in advance of travel.


An applicant who does not receive authorisation to travel will need
to go to their nearest U.S. Diplomatic or Consular Mission and
apply for a visa.


An ESTA approval does not determine admissibility into the United
States. The final decision for entry to the United States rests
with US immigration authorities at the port of entry.


The ESTA programme does not apply to Irish citizens who are holders
of a visa for the United States.


For more information on ESTA, please visit http://www.cbp.gov/ESTA


Visa free travel to the U.S. under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP).


Since 26 October 2004, all Irish passport holders visiting the
United States require an individual machine readable passport to
avail of the U.S. Visa Waiver Programme. Otherwise they must obtain
a visa, in advance, from their nearest U.S. Diplomatic or Consular
Mission.


Under the U.S. Visa Waiver Programme, passport holders from 27
countries, including Ireland, may enter the U.S. without a visa for
tourism or business purposes for a maximum period of 90 days.


A machine readable passport is a passport in which the holder's
details have been printed on the datapage which also contains the
holder's photograph. A passport where the holder's details have
been handwritten is not a machine readable passport.


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 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. An Irish
passport need remain valid only for the duration of the holder's
stay in the United States.


However, if you are traveling 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 will be
required to apply for a new passport from your nearest Irish
Embassy or Consulate while in the U.S.


Further details on entry requirements are available on the U.S.
Embassy website.


Those travelling on J1 visas may wish to check the Travel Advice
for J1 Students.


SAFETY &amp;amp; SECURITY


The US Government remains concerned about continued threats. Since
the terrorist attacks on 11 September 2001, the US government has
issued a number of warnings of potential further terrorist attacks
in the US. The US domestic threat level stands at &quot;elevated&quot;
(yellow). The US Government is maintaining heightened security,
especially at airports. You should continue to expect stringent
security checks at airports, transport stations and other public
buildings.


CLIMATE


The hurricane season runs from 1 June to 30 November, and can
affect the whole of the southern USA. Please check the National
Hurricane Centre website for more details.


Irish citizens who intend to travel to these areas should
monitorinformation on the USNational Hurricane
CentrewebsiteNational Hurricane
Center. Irish citizens are advised to monitor local
weather reports on www.weather.gov and can also access
local information on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
website at http://www.fema.gov/
and at http://blog.fema.gov/



FEMA's website also contains information about how to prepare for
extreme weather conditions and what to do if you are told to
evacuate. It also provides a useful list of disaster supplies that
will help if you live in an area affected by storms and hurricanes.


Irish citizens, visiting and residing in the United States, are
advised to follow the advice of the US Centre for Disease Control
available at http://www.cdc.gov/



DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR MISSIONS IN THE USA


The Irish Embassy in Washington DC and the Irish Consulates in
Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, New Yorkand San Francisco offer
consular assistance to Irish citizens. Contact details for all
Irish Missions in USA are available here.

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					<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:52:23 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Living & Working in Ireland]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=79055</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
Practicalities of Moving to Ireland
A detailed guide can be found on the Citizens Information website.

Education in IrelandHere you
will find a description of theEducation system in Ireland and
also a series of links to information on Primary, Secondary and
Third Level Education.


Department of
Education and Science

Working
in Ireland
The rights of EU nationals and non-EU nationals for working in
Ireland.


Department of
Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Health Care
in Ireland
An outline of health care services in Ireland, including public and
private health care, and health insurance.

Useful Links for
Employment Seekers
A useful starting point for job seekers is F&#193;S - Ireland's National
Training and Employment Authority.

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					<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:37:57 UTC</pubDate>
		
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With a view to preventing identity theft and the circulation of
falsified passports, additional safeguards are being introduced
into the passport application procedure for adult first time
applicants and for those adults seeking to replace a lost/stolen
passport. With effect from 17 January 2011, adult applicants
in these categories will be required to submit the following
additional evidence in support of their passport application:



a completed and suitably witnessed passport application form and
four photographs, (two of which must have the application form
number written on the reverse andbe signed byan
approved witness);



The Passport Service reserves the right to contact witnesses as
required. Passport applicants should therefore note that
where it is not possible make contact with those witnessing
applications then it is likely that the application will be
rejected.



the long form birth certificate of the applicant and a civil
marriage certificate, if appropriate, and evidence of entitlement
to Irish citizenship ,where applicable;


additional form of photo-identification; e.g.certified copy
of a drivers licence, work ID; student card; social club
membership; passport from other country etc.;


documentary evidence to show use of name, e.g. payslips; records of
unemployment or disability payment; bank statement; college
registration etc.; and


evidence of residency at the application address, e.g. utility
bills; official correspondence from public or private sector etc.



The above-mentioned should be submitted in original
format.


In addition, applicants may also be required to provide further
information and/or attend for interview at one of the Department’s
offices.


It should be noted that it will not be possible to expedite
any application in these categories.

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					<pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:01:58 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Pet Travel]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=79056</link>
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Bringing Dogs and Cats to Ireland


For detailed information pertaining to this scheme, please refer to
the EU Pet Passport section of the Department of
Agriculture and Food. This contains comprehensive guidance and
should answer all questions regarding taking dogs and cats to
Ireland


Please note that there may not beregistered /approved airline
companies fromBelgium who carry pets.For approved
routes please see EU Pet Passport link above.

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					<title><![CDATA[Consular Fees]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=35661</link>
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Fees are charged for certain consular services such as issuing
passports and visas, foreign birth registrations, authentication of
documents and administering oaths. These fees are fixed by the
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade by way of Statutory
Instrument issued under Section 3 of the Diplomatic and Consular
Officers (Provision of Services) Act, 1993.


Please note that the fees charged for some diplomatic and
consular services will increase on 1 March 2013. The full
list of fees is available 
here (PDF 177kb) .


Please note also that there may be additional administration
charges when availing of these services abroad. Please check
with the Embassy which payment methods are acceptable before
sending any payments.


---------------------------





Gearrtar t&#225;ill&#237; as seirbh&#237;s&#237; consalachta &#225;irithe cos&#250;il le
heisi&#250;int pasanna agus v&#237;osa&#237;, cl&#225;r&#250; breitheanna eachtracha,
f&#237;ordheimhni&#250; c&#225;ip&#233;is&#237; agus daoine a chur faoi mhionn. Socra&#237;onn an
tAire Gn&#243;tha&#237; Eachtracha na t&#225;ill&#237; seo tr&#237; mhe&#225;n Ionstraim
Reacht&#250;il eisithe faoi Alt 33 den Acht um Oifigigh Taidhleoireachta
agus Chonsalachta (Sol&#225;thar Seirbh&#237;s&#237;), 1993.


Tabhair faoi deara, le do thoil, go bhfuil t&#225;ill&#237; &#225;irithe
taidhleoireachta agus conslachta ag &#225;rd&#250; &#243; 1&#250; M&#225;rta 2013. T&#225; liosta
ioml&#225;n de na t&#225;ill&#237; ar f&#225;il 
anseo (PDF 175kb) .


Tabhair faoi deara freisin go bhf&#233;adfadh t&#225;ill&#237; riarach&#225;in bhreise
bheith i gceist m&#225; bhaineann t&#250; leas as na seirbh&#237;s&#237; seo thar
lear. D&#233;an tagairt leis an Ambas&#225;id chun na modhanna
&#237;oca&#237;ochta &#225;t&#225; inghlachta a shocr&#250; roimh aon &#237;oca&#237;ocht a dh&#233;anamh.




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					<title><![CDATA[Authentication of Documents]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=35659</link>
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Introduction


The Department of Foreign Affairs and Tradecan
Authenticate\Apostille documents executed in Ireland that are to be
used in other countries.Irish Diplomatic and
Consular Missions abroad can legalise documents executed
abroad for use in Ireland.

Authenticating a document simply means confirming that a signature,
seal or stamp appearing on the document is genuine.
Legalising a document means authenticating it for the purpose of
making it acceptable to an Irish court.

Authentication and Legalisation do not mean that the content of a
document is accurate or that the Department of Foreign Affairs and
Tradeapproves of the content.


_____________________________________________________________


Why do documents need to be Authenticated\Apostilled?


If you are going to use Irish documents overseas, for business or
personal reasons, you may be asked to have your documents
Authenticated\Apostilled by the Department of Foreign Affairs and
Trade. You should therefore confirm with the authority to whom you
are presenting the documents what their requirements are with
regard to Authentication\Legalisation.


_____________________________________________________________


What is an Apostille?


The 1961 Hague Convention abolished the requirement for Foreign
Public Documents (e.g. birth, death and marriage certificates,
documents issued by a Notary Public) to be legalised for countries
that are parties to the Convention. The Convention entered into
force for Ireland on 9 March 1999. For further information on the
Hague Convention please access their website.

However, countries that are parties to the Convention may request
the bearer of a document issued by a public authority to obtain an
Apostille from the Authorities of the country that issued the
document.

An Apostille involves the addition of a certificate, either stamped
on the document itself or attached to it. It certifies the country
of origin of the document, the identity and capacity in which the
document has been signed and the name of any authority which has
affixed a seal or stamp to the document.


_____________________________________________________________


Documents we can Authenticate\Apostille


The Department of Foreign Affairs and Tradecan
Authenticate\Apostille documents of Irish origin provided that they
bear an original signature, seal or stamp from an Irish practising
public official or organisation. An Irish document means that it
originated or has been executed in Ireland. If a practising Irish
solicitor, Notary Public or Commissioner for Oaths is signing a
document they should state clearly what exactly it is they are
certifying in relation to the document. They must sign their own
name and not use a company signature.


_____________________________________________________________


Examples of Documents the Department can Authenticate\Apostille
are:


The Department of Foreign Affairs and Tradecan
Authenticate\Apostille public documents which have been executed in
the territory of One Contracting State and which have to be
produced in the territory of another Contracting State.


Examples:



Original certificates issued by the General Registers
Office (GRO)


Company documents issued by the Companies Registration Office


Documents signed by the Chambers of Commerce in Ireland


Court documents, Powers of Attorney, and other Notarial Acts can be
Authenticated provided they bear an original signature, seal or
stamp from a practising Irish solicitor\ Notary Public in Ireland


Educational Certificates can be Authenticated provided they fall
within the National Framework of Qualifications established by the
National
Qualifications Authority of Ireland\are recognised
by the Department of Education.


We can also Authenticate\Apostille medical reports signed by a
doctor who is registered with the Medical Council of Ireland.


Garda Clearance letters confirming a person's details for Consular
purposes must be issued from the Superintendent's Office of the
Garda station where you last resided in Ireland. This letter
must bear an original stamp and signature of the Garda Sioch&#225;na.



An appointment is necessary for large numbers of documents and for
full foreign adoption dossiers.


Photocopies of DocumentsWe can
Authenticate\Apostille photocopies of certain types of documents
provided they have been certified by a practising Irish Solicitor
or Notary Public in Ireland. However, you should in the first
instance confirm with the authority to whom you are presenting the
document that a certified copy will be acceptable to them.


_____________________________________________________________


How to get your Document Authenticated\Apostilled


Documents that have been executed in Ireland, and which are to be
Authenticated or Apostilled by the Department can be:


Presented to the Department at its Public Office at the following
address:


Consular Section
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Hainault House
69 - 71 St. Stephen’s Green
Dublin 2


or sent via post to:


Consular Section
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
80 St. Stephen's Green
Dublin 2


Documents sent by post must include the
following:
A brief covering letter stating your name, return address,
telephone number, you must state what country the document(s) are
for use in, and you must include the appropriate
fee.


Tel. (01) 408 2174
(01) 408 2322
(01) 408 2557
(01) 408 2576

For the Munster area:


Consular Services,
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade,
1A South Mall,
Cork

Tel: 021 4944765 / 021 4944766


Opening Hours:The opening hours for the
Public Offices in Dublin and Cork are as follows:
Monday - Friday (excluding Bank Holidays)
0930 - 1300
1430 - 1600

FeesA fee of €40 is charged for each
Apostille or Authentication. There is a standard fee of
€100 for a series of Apostilles or Authentications in
relation to inter-country adoptions. All Post Placement Reports
have a fee of €40.00


Please note that there may be an additional administration fee if
applying for these services from our officesabroad. Fees will
be notified on request.


Methods of Payment
This section relates to services available at the Department of
Foreign Affairs and Tradein Dublin and Cork.


Payment can be made by Cash, Bank Draft (made payable to the
'Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade'), Irish Postal
Orderor by Credit/Debit card.


It should be noted that all bank draftsmust be drawn on an
Irish bank or a bank showing a connection with a bank in Ireland.
Personal cheques are no longer accepted.


_____________________________________________________________


E-Register Verification of Apostilles and
Authentications


The online electronic register enables you to verify the
authenticity of an Apostille or Authentication issued by the
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Ireland from 01
January 2013.


In order to verify an Apostille or Authentication, please
click here


_____________________________________________________________


Legalisation


Irish Diplomatic and Consular Missions abroad can legalise
documents executed abroad for use in Ireland.


Administering oaths, affirmations and
statutory declarations and certifying copies of documents:


Irish Diplomatic and Consular Officers abroad are empowered under
Irish law to administer oaths, affirmations and statutory
declarations. They can also certify copies of original Irish
documents or translations. 


If you require any of these services, contact your nearest
   Irish Diplomatic or Consular
   Mission.


The fee for these services in local currency and methods of payment
will be notified, on request, by the relevant Mission.

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					<pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2013 11:47:12 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[San Francisco Consulate Guide to applying for Foreign Births Registration’]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=89369</link>
					<description><![CDATA[   
When you have submitted your online application on our website
www.consulateofirelandsanfrancisco.org
you must print your completed application form and mail the
witnessed application form, photos, processing fee and all of the
required documents to:





Consulate General of Ireland


100 Pine Street, Suite 3350,


San Francisco, CA 94111








We accept FedEx, UPS, certified mail etc.


Delivery of application can be confirmed with the mail carrier
directly








It is not necessary to apply in person as applications


will not be checked immediately upon receipt at the
Consulate.





Public Office hours:


Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:00am-12:30pm


Telephone number: (415) 392 4214


www.consulateofirelandsanfrancisco.org


Entitlement to Irish Citizenship





Every person born on the island of Ireland before 1 January, 2005
is entitled to be an Irish citizen.


A person born abroad to a parent, who, although not born in
Ireland, was an Irish citizen at the time of the person’s birth,
can become an Irish citizen by applying for Foreign Birth
Registration. In the case of most applicants for Foreign Birth
Registration, the applicant’s parents will have derived their Irish
citizenship through an Irish-born parent (the applicant’s
grandparent).


However, a person can apply for Irish citizenship through FBR if
their parent had attained Irish citizenship at the time of their
birth through FBR, naturalization or through marriage.


Citizenship by descent (FBR) is acquired by first submitting an
online application and then submitting the application with all
supporting documents to the Irish Embassy or Consulate which has
responsibility for the jurisdiction in which the applicant is
currently resident.


Dual Citizenship


Irish law permits dual citizenship and does not require applicants
to renounce any other citizenship held at the time of application.
Applicants should however, always clarify the position governing
the adoption of a second citizenship with the authorities of their
other country of citizenship.


Documentary Requirements


It is very important that you read the following instructions
carefully to ensure that your application is correct and
complete.


FB1A Form


This form should be completed online by all applicants over 18
years of age. Please ensure to enter all required details for the
applicant, parent and grandparent. The completed form should be
printed, then signed and dated in the presence of a witness who
should also sign and date the form on the same day. The applicant
must be personally known to the witness or introduced to the
witness by a third party who is personally known to both the
witness and the applicant. You cannot identify yourself to the
witness by driver’s license or passport. Please note that a Notary
Public is not acceptable as a witness.


FB1B Form


This form should be completed online for all applicants under 18
years of age. Please ensure to enter all required details for the
applicant, parent and grandparent. Section D must be completed by
the parent/guardian of the minor. The completed form should be
printed, then signed and dated in the presence of a witness who
should also sign and date the form on the same day. The applicant
must be personally known to the witness or introduced to the
witness by a third party who is personally known to both the
witness and the applicant. You cannot identify yourself to the
witness by driver’s license or passport. Please note that a Notary
Public is not acceptable as a witness.


Passport photos


Two passport sized photos of the applicant are required. These must
be signed and dated on the reverse by the witness to Section E of
the application form. The date should be the same as on form
FB1A/FB1B.


In the case of applicants under 18, two photos of the parent should
also be signed and dated by the witness and submitted with
the application.


Documents relating to applicant



State certified long form civil birth certificate



This certificate must include the parents’ names, places of birth
and ages at the time of the birth.



State certified long form civil marriage certificate/court order
name change



This is required if the applicant has changed name since birth. A
long form civil marriage certificate should include the couple’s
ages and places of birth and their parents’ names.



Notarized copy of current ID



e.g. US passport, driver’s license. In the case of minors, school
ID or social security card are also acceptable.



Three proofs of current residence



e.g. utility bills, bank statements etc addressed to you at your
residence. In the case of minors, items addressed to the parents
are acceptable.


Documents relating to parent



State certified long form civil birth certificate



This certificate must include the parents’ names, places of birth
and ages at the time of the birth.



State certified long form civil marriage certificate



This certificate must include the couple’s places of birth, ages at
the time of the marriage and parents’ names.



Notarized copy of current ID or death certificate



Please do not submit an original driver’s license or passport


If the applicant’s parent is a citizen of Ireland other than by
through their Irish-born


parent (the applicant’s grandparent), please submit evidence of
their Irish


citizenship e.g. FBR certificate, naturalization certificate, PNC
certificate.


Documents relating to Irish born Grandparent



State certified long form civil birth certificate



This certificate must include the parents’ names, places of birth
and ages at the time of the birth.



State certified long form civil marriage certificate



This certificate must include the couple’s places of birth, ages at
the time of the marriage and parents’ names.



Notarized copy of current ID or death certificate



Please do not submit an original driver’s license or passport


Application Fee


$362 persons
aged 18 and over


$192 persons
under 18


Fees must be paid by money order, postal order or cashiers check
and should be made payable to the Consulate General of Ireland.
Personal checks are not accepted.


Note on documentary requirements


The documents outlined above are required to prove the identity of
the applicant and the relationship between the applicant, the
parent and the Irish-born grandparent. The Consulate may request
supplementary documentation when the supporting documents are
unobtainable, inaccurate or ambiguous.


All certificates submitted must be ‘originals’ i.e. state
issued, state certified copies bearing the raised seal of the
issuing authority.


Please submit one photocopy of each document with your
application.


Church certified baptism and marriage certificates may be
considered only when an applicant can produce a statement from the
relevant state authority to the effect that they have been
unsuccessful in their search for a civil record.


Birth records have been maintained in Ireland since 1864 and copies
may be obtained by applying to www.groireland.ie


Application Processing


Please note it is not possible to check the status of your
citizenship application while it is in process. Current processing
time for Irish citizenship applications is approximately 18 to 24
months.


When an application is approved, a certificate of citizenship is
issued to the applicant. This is the applicant’s proof of Irish
citizenship.


The original documents submitted will be returned to the applicant
along with the certificate of citizenship, it is not possible to
request early return of your documents.


An application form for an Irish passport will also be sent with
the certificate of citizenship and the Irish citizen can apply for
an Irish passport, if they so wish. Please note that you cannot
apply for an Irish passport until your FBR application has been
processed.


NO STATUS UPDATES WILL BE PROVIDED DURING PROCESSING.


Consulate General of Ireland100 Pine St, Suite
3350San Francisco CA 94111


March 2013

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STUDENT WORK AND TRAVEL PROGRAMME


On 24 September 2008, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Miche&#225;l
Martin T.D., signed a major new agreement with the US Government
that will enableIrish and US citizens to work and travel in each
other countries for up to 12 months. The agreement reflects not
only the close historical and cultural links between Ireland and
the United States of America, but also the vibrancy of the modern
economic and commercial relationship between our countries.


In order to qualify for the programme participants should be either
in postsecondary education or have recently graduated (i.e. within
12 months).


This new programme will not effect the operation of the highly
successful Student Work and Travel programme which permits students
from the US and Ireland to work and travel for several months every
summer. This J1 programme will continue to exist as a separate,
more limited programme.


HOW TO APPLY?


1. U.S. Citizens:


US citizens wishing to travel to Ireland under the terms of the
agreement should make an application for a US Working Holiday
Authorisation at the Embassy of Ireland in Washington D.C. or the
Consulates General of Ireland in Boston, Chicago, New York and San
Francisco.


A completed and signed application form should be presented
at the Embassy of Ireland in Washington D.C., or at you nearest
Irish Consulates General in Boston, Chicago, New York or San
Francisco, together with:



A current United States passport showing twelve months validity
after theintendeddate ofentry to Ireland.


2 recent identical passport photographs with your name on the
reverse.


Current curriculum vitae (with at least two references).


Original bank statement showing that you have access to €1,500
($2,000) plus a return
ticket;OR
Original bank statement showing that you have accessto
€3,000($4,000).


Originals of any qualifications
obtainedORA
letter from school/college/university (whereapplicable).


The relevant fee of $360, payable by cashier’s check or money order
only.



Please note that fees may be made payable to the Consulate of
Ireland. We do not accept personal cheques or credit
cards.


Once the Embassy or Consulate General is satisfied with the
documentation above, the application will be approved in principle
and the applicant notified. The Working Holiday Authorisation
will be issued on submission by the applicant of:



Purchased return airline tickets (i.e. roundtrip).


Certificate of medical/travel insurance valid for the duration of
the trip (based on dates on tickets).


Valid United States passport that is valid for the entirety of the
trip to Ireland(i.e. for a fullyear after their
ticketed date of entry).



Once in Ireland, US participants in the programme will need to
register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB). A
registration fee of Euro €150 will be applicable.


NOTE: Section
9 of the Immigration Act 2004 sets out the legal requirement
for non-EEA nationals to register in Ireland when staying for more
than 3 months. This means that you are obliged to
register with your local immigration registration officer
(GNIB) following your arrival in Ireland. Registering with
immigration officials means appearing in person before the Garda
National Immigration Bureau (if you are in Dublin) or the District
Headquarters in other Garda Districts.


2. Irish Citizens:


Irish citizens wishing to travel to the US should consult the
website of the US


Embassy in Dublin for detailed information http://dublin.usembassy.gov/ .


The US government has in place a two step application process for
this scheme.


Applicants must first apply to an authorised sponsoring
organisation to be issued with a form DS-2019, and once that
document has been issued they should apply to the US Embassy for
the relevant visa. A full list of the authorised sponsoring
organisations is available on the website of the US Embassy.


Some sponsoring organisations will specifically focus on the Irish
scheme, such as the Boston Irish Immigrant Centre - www.iicenter.org. In
order to assist Irish citizens interested in participating in this
scheme links to other organisations focussing specifically on the
Irish scheme will be added here as and when details are confirmed.


Irish citizens wishing to travel to the US should contact an
appropriate sponsoring organisation or the US Embassy in Dublin
directly for further information about this scheme.


___________________________________________________________________________


Please see the Related Documents below for the WHA Application
Form.

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					<title><![CDATA[Visa Fees]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=35656</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
From February 2010 standard non-refundable Visa Application
Processing Fees apply as follows:


Type of Visa:
 Visa
Fee






Single entry




$102






Multiple entry




$157






Transit




$55







Please note that the Consulate accepts money orders or cashier’s
checks made payable to the Consulate of Ireland. The
Consulate does not accept personal checks or credit cards.


Some applicants are not required to pay a fee. This includes
Visa required spouses and certain family members of EEA citizens
(including Irish nationals). Proof of the relationship must
be provided with the application.


In addition, applicants from some countries are not required to pay
a fee. As this changes from time to time current information
should be sought from the Consulate.

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					<description><![CDATA[       



Type


Applicability



Fee





Standard 10 Year



Applicable to persons aged 18 years and older



$128




Large 10 Year


Available on request to very frequent travellers


$169




Standard 3 Year


Applicableto children under 3 years


$40




Standard5 Year


Applicable to youths aged between 3-17 years inclusive


$54




Emergency Travel Certificate


Only intended for people who have lost their passport, or who have
had their passport stolen, and must urgently travel to Ireland


$41










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					<description><![CDATA[
In 2013, the Consulate will be closed on the following dates:


Tuesday,1 January
Monday,18 February
Monday, 18 March
Friday,29 March
Monday,1 April
Monday,27 May
Thursday,4 July
Monday,2 September
Monday,14 October
Thursday, 28 November
Friday, 29 November
Wednesday, 25 December
Thursday, 26 December


If you are in need of emergency assistance, please contact the
Consulate at +1-415-823-7150 and leave a message. The
messages are monitored regularly, and the Duty Officer will contact
you as soon as possible. Alternatively, you may contact the
Duty Officer at the Department of Foreign Affairs in Dublin at
+353-1-408-2000.

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					<title><![CDATA[Legal]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=86466</link>
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third party. Authorisation to reproduce such material must be
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