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- Avoid non-essential travel
- Do not travel
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Overview
Security Status
Avoid non-essential travel.
Latest Travel Alert
Anyone considering travel should be aware that restrictions are subject to change at short notice, and all passengers should undertake proper research and carefully consider the necessity of their travel at this time. Citizens should be aware of the possible limitations to any consular assistance that could be provided. It is also important to check with your travel insurance provider on coverage before travel.
If considering travelling abroad, you are advised to monitor the official advice and information provided by the authorities at your destination. Information about entry restrictions applied by other countries is available below. Additional restrictions may be imposed by the country of your destination, including during your visit.
Travel to the Pacific Islands
Official Travel Advice can be found on the links below for anyone wishing to travel to the various island countries in the Pacific
Kiribati (Travel suspended by Kiribati government)
Marshall Islands (Travel suspended by Marshall Islands government)
Federated States of Micronesia
Tuvalu (Travel suspended by Tuvalu government)
General Travel Advice
There is currently a Measles outbreak in the region. The World Health Organisation recommends that travellers get vaccinated against measles at least 15 days prior to travel.
WHO advice for international travel in relation to measles can be found here.
More information on the health requirements for travelling to the Pacific Islands can be found in the Additional Information Tab.
Safety and Security
Safety and Security
Local Laws and Customs
Local Laws and Customs
Additional Information
Additional Information
Additional information
Health
There is currently an outbreak of Zika Virus (a dengue-like mosquito-borne disease) in some of the Pacific Islands. Irish Citizens especially those with a weakened immune system or women who are pregnant or trying to become pregnant are advised to follow guidance available on the website of the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC).
Check with your doctor well in advance of travelling to see if you need any vaccinations for this country.
More travel advice
Because we don’t have an Embassy or Consulate in this country, we can’t give you up-to-date travel advice.
But you can visit these foreign ministries for more detailed information:
Embassy contact
Embassy Contact
We do not have an Embassy in Pacific Islands, please contact our office in Dublin.
Department of Foreign Affairs
Iveagh House
80 St Stephen’s Green
Dublin 2
D02 VY53
Tel: + 353 (0) 1 408 2000
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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