Irish immigrant driving guide

# Irish Immigration # Introduction In Ireland, speed limits and distances are issued in kilometers, with 50km/h exceeding 30 mph and 100km/h exceeding 60 mph, but when crossing Northern Ireland, the sign will be changed to miles. Seat belts should be worn in both front and rear seats. Children under 12 years old are not allowed to sit in the front seat. It is also illegal to use a hand-held phone while driving, unless you use a hands-free device. The following is a driving guide for Irish immigrants compiled by KaoNet. Welcome to read!

Irish immigrant driving guide

People from Britain, the United States, Canada, Australia and EU member countries do not need to provide an international driver's license. The required international driver's license must be accompanied by the driver's original domestic driver's license. Drivers from other countries/regions recognized by Ireland can drive for 12 months according to the current driver's license, and then they must obtain an Irish driver's license.

DVLA announced that the copy of British paper driver's license is no longer valid. Irish car rental company requires all British driver's license holders to show "check code" before canceling the lease; "Check code" is valid for 2 1 day.

In Ireland, people drive on the left side of the road and drivers drive on the right side of the car. Although this is common sense, it is easy to get lost, especially on a strange road in a strange country.

In Irish * * * and China, expressways are blue symbols with "M"-M50, and national highways are green symbols with "N"-N7).

Roads on highways in Northern Ireland are also marked with the blue symbol "M". "A" is used for main roads and non-main roads, and the mileage is shown as kilometers.

Tourists should be familiar with the highways or expressways in Ireland, but once they enter the local country roads, you will find that they are narrower than expected. Standard roads, two-way roads and urban roads are usually about two feet narrower than those in big countries, and there are usually no bends or shoulder bends. It is not unusual to find a farmer coming towards you with cattle or sheep at the corner.

The trick is to stay calm and act cautiously. Locals drive really fast on the road, so if the traffic behind you starts to pile up, you won't feel the pressure of speeding up. Just park safely and let them pass. Although these roads are small in scale, they are well maintained and the traffic is very smooth.

SatNav may be priceless in rural Ireland, because many remote rural areas sometimes only have Gaelic street signs. You can rent it from a car rental company in Ireland.

Follow the signs and fasten your seat belt. Most driving rules apply to common sense rules all over the world.

Vehicles in Ireland drive on the left.

The speed limit is 1000- 1000 km per hour.

Fasten your seat belt at all times and be responsible for the passengers.

Please don't hold your mobile phone while driving.

The legal limit of a full driver's license is 50 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood.

The Road Safety Administration provides information about Irish road rules. This should be an essential reading for all tourists who plan to drive taxis around Ireland.

In Ireland, most cars are equipped with manual gearboxes. Self-driving cars can be used, but the rent is usually higher. You can specify the preferred transmission mode when quoting.

The wild Atlantic model is a new 2500 km drive, which recently won the drive award and enjoyed thousands of tourists. Truly recognizable places, such as Moher Cliff, Dinger and the scenic Kaili Ring, can only be reached and appreciated by car, and they will never regret it.

This route starts from Cosec and Cork in southern Ireland and goes along the Atlantic coast to Cape Marin in the northernmost part of Ireland.

Article 2 Matters needing attention for Irish immigrants to buy real estate

For foreigners who plan to live in Ireland for a long time, buying real estate in Ireland is a feasible choice. Although the price is still high, it has dropped significantly compared with the previous price. Locals will claim that this is a good time to buy a house, but according to the terms and duration of the contract of foreigners, they may still be willing to rent a house.

1, buying real estate in Commuter Town

During the boom, many Dublin workers moved to towns in neighboring counties, such as Navan, Menus or Triem. Although this usually means a one-way trip of up to two hours, the cost savings are considerable.

If foreigners are looking for rural areas, quiet places and have a good sense of community, then these areas can bargain. Foreigners should make sure to check their heritage very carefully, because some people lack facilities and may dress worse.

2. How to buy a property in Ireland?

The basic steps of buying real estate in Ireland are similar to those in many other European countries. Foreigners can start their search by browsing the list of real estate agents, newspapers and online resources. At this stage, finding a good lawyer will be particularly helpful.

The next step is to choose real estate and arrange financing. Foreigners should realize that they may still be bid by another buyer despite oral suggestions. Therefore, a definite formal quotation must be made as soon as possible-the initial quotation depends on the contract and investigation.

Once the surveyor evaluates the house, it is normal to modify the quotation if hidden problems are found. For example, because of the climate in Ireland, humidity is a persistent problem.

Completing the mortgage loan with the lender involves a lot of paperwork, which is the most helpful place for lawyers. At this stage, the buyer will generally pay the full deposit; It usually accounts for about 10% of the final cost, but this is negotiable.

Finally, buying a property in Ireland depends entirely on personal choices and circumstances. Although the real estate price has dropped, the rental price has also dropped, so for foreigners with short-term contracts, leasing may still be a better choice. It is wise for foreigners to do thorough research, weigh their choices and finally decide whether it is worthwhile to stay long enough to buy a house.

Article 3 Living expenses of Irish immigrants

1, housing

Buying property and repairing the house are the number one expenses of the family. The average selling price of real estate in Ireland is about 20 1 798. For a 2 15000 house, the loan is 90%, and the annual repayment is about 9847.48.

The property tax is about 405 yuan per year, and the annual maintenance and renovation costs are about 1 and 24 1.

If it is a three-bedroom house, the heating fee is about 975, and the electricity fee is about 1, 082.48.

In addition, there are some trivial expenses, such as: home insurance is about 538, telephone and internet fees are about 5 15, and garbage disposal fees are about 3 15.

Take Dublin as an example. The average price of real estate in the western suburbs is about 350,000 euros/set, and that in the northern suburbs is about 265,000 euros/set. The southern suburbs are rich areas with a high housing price base.

In addition, the price of buying a house in the city center is 3982 euros/square meter, and the exchange rate converted into RMB today is 30285.50 yuan/square meter, while the average house price in Beijing this year is 35599 yuan/square meter, and the house price in Shanghai this year 10 is 45447 yuan/square meter. Although Ireland is in the euro zone, the overall house price has lost to Beijing and Shanghai. Of course, the real estate market in China is still far away in the world.

2. Clothes and food

A family spends about 150 on food a week, so the total cost of a year should be less than 8000.

Of course, if festivals, parties and other days cost a lot, then forget it. But it can also be seen that the cost of meals for a week is relatively low.

Prices of raw materials in the market: milk, bread, rice, etc. They are all around one euro, and fruits are relatively cheap.

Step 3 transport

The average annual mileage of a car is 16000000km, the fuel cost is about 1664, and the annual insurance premium is about 1200.

In Ireland, the average life span of a car is 7 years, and the car tax for 1.6 displacement is 478, and the maintenance for one year should be at least 400.

If you spend 65,438+00,000 on a car and sell it at half price after five years, the average annual fare is 65,438+0000, plus fuel, taxes and maintenance fees, the total annual cost of raising this car is about 4,665,438+03.

In terms of travel, Ireland mainly relies on public transportation, private cars and taxis. Public transportation mainly includes buses, trams and trains. Bicycles cost an average of 2.6 euros, while taxis are relatively cheap. There are also oil prices and private cars on the list.

4. Education

The average annual cost of a fourth-grade child is 395, while that of a university is 775. Including study tours and extracurricular activities, the cost for one year is 500 yuan.

Then for a family with two children attending primary school, the annual education cost is as high as 1 290. (It's about 9500 RMB, but compared with the education cost of two children in first-tier cities in China, the education cost in Ireland is still relatively low. )

In addition, clothing accessories and mobile phones also cost about 2000 yuan.

Adding up the above expenses, we can see that an Irish family who buys a house costs about 50,000 euros a year, which is extremely cost-effective in the EU.

5. Medical insurance

Medical insurance is also a heavy expenditure, and the products purchased by each family are quite different, so there is great uncertainty. The average annual amount is about 820 to 1000 euros, or more.

For example, vhi insurance, you can choose family insurance, so you don't have to buy it separately. One policy benefits the whole family.

Step 6 entertain

According to an earlier survey, an adult spends about 29 pounds a week on social activities, while a child spends about 10 pounds a week, so a family of four will spend 4056 pounds a year on social activities.

The cost of living in the core area of Ireland is comparable to that of well-off families in first-and second-tier cities in China, but the quality of life is far from it. We eat pollution-free and safe food certified by the European Union, and breathe fresh and clean air without smog.