For non-EU citizens, the rules are a little more involved. Some countries in the European Union will accept a driving licence from your country of origin, while others will require you to have a document known as an International Driving Licence (IDL).
If you have a driving licence issued by an EU or EEA member state, you can drive in Ireland as long as your existing licence is valid. If you want to exchange your driving licence for an equivalent Irish driving licence when it expires, you must do so within 10 years of your driving licence expiring.
If you lose your licence while travelling abroad If your Irish driving licence is lost or stolen while you're abroad you can apply onlineOpen in new browser tab for a replacement. All you need is your Public Service Card (PSC)Open in new browser tab and a verified MyGovIDOpen in new browser tab.
If you also have an International Driving Permit (get it from the Irish authorities) , yes you can drive as a visitor in the USA. You must carry your Ireland driver's license and your IDP when you are behind the wheel.
During the first year of your stay in the UK you can drive with a valid driving licence from your own country or an International Driving Permit but after one year you must take out a Provisional UK Licence and put 'L' plates on your car.
As a visitor to Ireland you can drive on a driving licence from any state outside the EU/EEA for up to one year, provided the driving licence is current and valid.
As a visitor to Ireland you can drive on a driving licence from any state outside the EU/EEA for up to one year, provided the driving licence is current and valid.
You can apply to exchange your licence online or in person at a National Driving Licencing Service (NDLS) centre. You may need to include a medical report with your application. The NDLS has information on when a medical report is needed.