Car insurance

vccarvalho

Hello there! I'm moving to Ireland (I'm from Brazil) and I was told that I can drive on Ireland even with my Brazilian license for one year. One question I have is if I'll be able to get a car and an insurance, or I need to get a valid Irish driver permit first? I was planning to get a car, and after the first months get the Irish license.
In case I get the license, will it be a provisional license (even though I have a valid driver license for the last 12 years in Brazil?)

Best regards

homer911

This link may be helpful to you:
http://www.citizensinformation.ie/categories/travel-and-recreation/motoring-1/driver-licensing/exchanging_foreign_driving_permit

Holders of driving licences from other countries

If you are not from any of the above countries, (for example, if you are from Canada, the United States or New Zealand), and you hold a national driving licence or an international driving permit from your own country, you may drive in Ireland for the duration of your temporary visit (up to 12 months).
If your stay in Ireland will be more than 12 months you can apply for an Irish driving licence but you will need to go through the full driver licensing procedure. You must first complete a driver theory test, apply for a learner driving permit and complete your driving test in Ireland. If you pass your driving test, you will be issued with a full Irish driving licence.

You may well have to pay a higher insurance premium for not holding an Irish licence..