×
Interested in our Partner Program for businesses or our Local Guide Program for experienced expats and digital nomads? Click here to learn more.
Partners & Local Guides
Expat Exchange
Free MembershipSign In
Account Ireland Index   Search
Explore DestinationExplore IrelandBest Places to Live FindCommunity FavoritesPlan Your Move
Explore DestinationExplore Community
Plan Your Move

Expat Community > Ireland

 classic view

U.S. citizen buying a car in Ireland

5 years ago
Hello all,
Appreciate any comments. Here is the situation. My wife and I spend a lot of time in Ireland because we love it. We are about to purchase a property in County Donegal. We are U.S. citizens, about to retire, and we will spending up to six months a year in Ireland. We will be purchasing a car for our use. I understand that insurance can be a bit of a challenge, but we can deal with that. But I'm wondering about a couple of other things. How long can we drive on our U.S. licenses? At what point do we apply for an Irish license? I assume we'll need to complete the Irish driving school/training?

We would appreciate any comments or advice, especially from U.S. citizens who have done this.

Thank you very much!

GeoBlue
GeoBlue
GeoBlue
GeoBlue

Top-quality coverage for people who live, work, study and travel internationally.
Get Quote

GeoBlueGeoBlue

Top-quality coverage for people who live, work, study and travel internationally.
Get Quote

GeoBlue
GeoBlue

Our Story Our Team Contact Us Partner with Us
Guides to Cities in Ireland
Bray Clifden Clonakilty Cobh Cork Dingle Dublin Galway Greystones Howth Kenmare Kilkenny Killarney Kinsale Letterkenny Limerick Malahide Skerries Tobercurry Waterford Westport
Country Resources
Health Insurance Moving & Shipping Language Schools Real Estate Firms More Resources

Copyright 1997-2025 Burlingame Interactive, Inc.

Privacy Policy Legal Partners & Local Guides