Important Visa Information
Ireland offers a 90-day visitor visa with paperwork requirements differing based on whether one’s passport is from a visa required country or a non-visa required country. Please verify the category your passport belongs to well before you travel. Though the AVATS application can be completed online, the recommendation is to apply early as it may take up to three months for paperwork to process.
If you need to apply for a Short Stay ‘C’ Tourist Visa and need an invitation letter for your application, please reach out to Marion Grant (communications@rs4vp.com) as soon as possible.
Important Note
Ireland offers a Short Stay Visa Waiver Programme for visitors from some countries who have entered the UK on a valid short stay visa. You can check your eligibility at the link above.
Please direct questions regarding the application/visa process to the Irish Department of Justice, Home Affairs, and Migration.
Flying to Dublin
Dublin is served by one primary international airport, Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located about 10 kilometers north of Dublin City.
Getting to TCD From the Airport
Public Transportation Options
There are several public transport options to take you from the airport to the Trinity College campus:
- The Dublin Express runs every 30 minutes. The ride can be 32 – 53 minutes depending on the bus you select. The stop closest to the Trinity College Dublin campus is Dublin Eden Quay O’Connell Street & Marlborough Street.
- The Aircoach runs every 30 minutes. The bus ride is approximately 32 minutes. The stop closest to the Trinity College Dublin campus is O’Connell Street.
- The Dublin Bus runs every 12 minutes and will take about an hour to take you to Trinity College Dublin. You’ll get off at the stop O’Connell St. Upper.
Taxi Services
There are no flat-rate taxi services from the Dublin Airport to the city center. You can expect to pay between €30 and €40 for a taxi from the airport to downtown.
Getting Around Dublin
There are several public transportation options for navigating the city, such as DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transit trains), Luas (light rail), and the Dublin Bus. All of these options can be paid for using the TFI Leap Card, a pay-as-you-go card which offers cheaper fares than single-use tickets and free 90 minute transfers for eligible services.
Alternatively, you can buy single-use tickets at ticket machines located at Luas stops and train stations. You can use the Transport for Ireland Journey Planner app or Google maps to plan your journey.