traveling to Republic of Ireland

[SeánH]

hi folks, simple question.do you need a passport to enter ireland via ferry? From what ive read you dont but just need photographic id, but ive heard different. Can anyone confirm if you do or dont?

Thanks in advance, Sean

 

[septiclecky]

hi folks, simple question.do you need a passport to enter ireland via ferry? From what ive read you dont but just need photographic id, but ive heard different. Can anyone confirm if you do or dont? Thanks in advance, Sean

I would take your passport to be on the safe side, it was muttered that once the ID cards that was to be introduced was up and running then passports would not be needed for travelling between EU countries, which some countries do now.

 

[SeánH]

thats the thing, mines out of date(youth one) and i wont have my adult one for a good few weeks yet. Thanks for the reply

 

[kme]

No, you don`t need it, mate.

KME

 

[aidanb19]

From Irish Ferries:

Ireland/Britain Routes

Irish Ferries recommend all passengers bring a passport with them. Irish and British citizens do not strictly require a passport to travel between the two countries - some form of identification is however required.

Photo ID, Bank Cards or bills for house utilities addressed to you are all acceptable and useful means of identification.

Please note that all nationalities except Irish or British require passports. Non-EU nationals should check with the British or Irish embassy before travelling as they may also need a visa. Passengers who turn up at our ports without valid documentation may not be allowed to enter either Ireland or Britain.

 

[SeánH]

Thanks for the replies, looks like I'm off to the land of Guiness next week then GuinnessGuinnessGuinness

 

[Sidewinder]

Vinnie,

I had my passport renewed adult to adult within a week door to door, and that was without any Post Office checking.

Mind, I know how to fill in the forms I've countersigned a few. O) :Blushing

 

[steptoe]

small tip,

GARDA is NOT irish for taxi........

my, what fun we used to have with that one......

 

[septiclecky]

small tip,GARDA is NOT irish for taxi........

my, what fun we used to have with that one......

It is if you do something wrong, it's the taxi to the nick:O

 

[septiclecky]

Thanks for the replies, looks like I'm off to the land of Guiness next week then GuinnessGuinnessGuinness

bank loan required thenGuinness

 

[SeánH]

job has been postponed now, typical. Hopefully i'll have my passport by the time its back on

 

[Risteard]

hi folks, simple question.do you need a passport to enter ireland via ferry? From what ive read you dont but just need photographic id, but ive heard different. Can anyone confirm if you do or dont? Thanks in advance, Sean

You are not travelling outside the Common Travel Area therefore you do not require a passport or visa.

When e-Borders comes into force this may signal the end of the Common Travel Area and then a passport would be required (although still not a visa whilst the EU remains in existence).