Pacific Islands Travel Advice

All Irish citizens intending to travel to or reside in this country are strongly advised to register their details with the Department of Foreign Affairs. The Travel Registration system is available here

It is imperative that all intending travellers purchase highly-comprehensive travel and personal medical insurance prior to leaving Ireland. Travellers should ensure that the insurance policy includes the cost of medical evacuation by air to Ireland. You should fully understand the terms and conditions, check for exclusions and ensure that your policy covers all specialised activities you wish to undertake whilst travelling.

The Department of Foreign Affairs strongly recommends that you obtain comprehensive travel insurance which will cover all overseas medical costs, including medical evacuation, before travelling to Pacific Islands. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for the activities you want to undertake.

Travellers should note that the Irish Government does not provide funds for emergency medical repatriation or for repatriation of remains. 

Ireland does not have an Embassy or Consulate in this country. As such, it is not possible for us to provide detailed travel advice as we have no way of objectively verifying information and ensuring that it is accurate, appropriate and up-to-date. Likewise, the level of consular assistance and support we can provide to Irish citizens in times of emergency may be limited. Irish citizens may wish to bear this in mind before making plans to visit this country.

In countries where Ireland does not have any formal representation, emergency consular assistance, advice and support may be sought through resident offices of other EU member states.

Irish citizens requiring emergency assistance in this country should first approach their tour operator representative, local tour guide or hotel management and contact their insurance provider. In the event of an emergency, or for help and advice, you can also contact the Consular Assistance Unit at the Department of Foreign Affairs in Dublin on +353 1 408 2000. However, once again, please be advised that the level of service and assistance we can provide in this country may be limited.

For entry requirements and immigration information, please contact the appropriate Embassy or Consulate of the country.

You are also advised to read our “Before You Go” and “Stay Safe Abroad” sections before travelling abroad. 

You may wish to review the travel advice for this country as presented by other Anglophone Foreign Ministries. Suggested links are provided below. Please be aware that The Department of Foreign Affairs of Ireland is not in any way responsible for the content contained therein and is not in a position to endorse or validate any of the information supplied by other Governments. These links are merely intended as helpful suggestions for further research in advance of your trip.   

UK: Foreign and Commonwealth Office (www.fco.gov.uk/travel)

Canada: Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (www.voyage.gc.ca)

New Zealand: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (www.safetravel.govt.nz)

Australia: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (www.smartraveller.gov.au)

USA: Department of State (www.travel.state.gov)