Ireland

Ireland's sex offender notification records are not public. People convicted abroad who come to live in Ireland must notify the Gardaí. An immigration officer may refuse permission to land to someone convicted anywhere of an offence punishable by at least one year's imprisonment (Immigration Act 2004 s. 4(3)(d)).

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Each statement is labelled Law (statute, regulation or court ruling), Policy (official guidance) or Reported practice (what officials report doing). Items marked Recheck could not be fully confirmed from a primary source.

The country's own registry

Law A person convicted abroad of an offence equivalent to an Irish sexual offence who comes to live in Ireland must notify the Garda Síochána within 3 days (Sex Offenders Act 2001, s. 13, as amended).
Source: Sex Offenders Act 2001 (revised)

Entry and admissibility

Law An immigration officer may refuse permission to land to a person convicted anywhere of an offence punishable by imprisonment of one year or more (Immigration Act 2004, s. 4(3)(d)).
Source: Immigration Act 2004, s. 4 (permission to land)

Visa / travel authorisation

Policy Holiday visits are for less than 90 days. Nationals of visa-required countries must apply for a Short Stay 'C' Tourist Visa.
Source: Irish Immigration Service Delivery: Coming to visit Ireland

What U.S. rules still apply

Law U.S. law still applies to the trip itself: registrants must report international travel at least 21 days in advance, and the U.S. may notify the destination country before arrival. See the U.S. travel guide for the notice rule, the passport identifier and how notifications work.
Source: ComplianceAtlas: Traveling Abroad as a U.S. Registrant

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Legal Disclaimer

International laws, immigration policies, and registry requirements change frequently and may vary depending on citizenship, visa type, offense history, and purpose of travel. Entry decisions are made solely by each country's immigration authorities. Always verify current requirements using official government sources before traveling. This page is not legal advice.