Country Profile

The western european country, ireland is the member of the EU, the OECD and the UN. The country is vested on total 70,280 sq km area which is divided into 68,890 sq km & 1,390 sq km land and water area respectively. The country has high literacy rate in both male(99%) and female(99%) groups. The nation uses total 16.82%(approx) land for its agricultural purposes. The country has attracted foreign immigrants, who has now become 10% of the population. Around 94% of the people are roman catholics. It has earned $115.6 billion(approx) by exporting machinery and equipment, computers, chemicals etc. to the uk, usa, belgium and rest of the world.

Snapshot

Economic Overview

• Modern and export oriented economy.
• It is recognized as one of the fastest growing economy.
• Territory sector is the major economy driving sector accounting to nearly 50% of GDP contribution.
• It has the second highest per capita income among the europen union nations.
• 10th largest exporter of pharmaceuticals.
• Largest zinc producer in europe.
• One of the leading supplier of software in throughout the world.
• It has been positioned highly in respect of its economic condition by various international associations or survey teams.

International Trade

Major Export Items
Machinery and Equipment, Computers, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Live Animals, Animal Products

Main Destinations of Exports
UK, USA, Belgium, Germany, France

Major Import Items
Data Processing Equipment, Other Machinery and Equipment, Chemicals, Petroleum and Petroleum Products, Textiles, Clothing

Main Origins of Imports
UK, USA, Germany, Netherlands, France

Contacts of Trade Ministries/ Associations

Business Visa Rules

• Fully completed visa application form with the passport having 6 months validity.
• A letter written on the company's letterhead stating the purpose of visit to ireland with the clear indication that the trip is official. It should also details who will going to bear all the financial expenses that will likely to be arise in the due course of trip. Employer should also make assurance that the applicant will return to the job after the trip.
• An invitation letter from the business associate or company located in ireland. It should clearly detail the purpose of visit along with the date & departure and other important information.
• If the applicant is personally bearing all expenses then he/she is needed to give the proof of the sound financial stability. Like bank statement covering last 6 months financial details would be useful in this respect.

Business Hours

Offices:   Monday to Friday from 09:00 - 16:00
Banks:    Monday to Friday from 10:00 - 16:00

Public Holidays