If i am travelling from England, do i need a passport to get to Ireland on the plane?

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raysheauk

I had the same issue, basically you need some form of ID a driving license should be ok, but some Airlines have different rules, as security is high, I carried mine to stop any uncertainty.
.See link
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/country/126/passport_visa/Europe/Ireland.html

peter c

passport

robert s

You don't officially need a passort for Ireland, but because of 911 all airlines to Eire now ask to see your passport for identity and security reasons

Chariotmender

I can give you a definitive answer on this one as the question came up in a pub conversation. I was sure you didn't need a passport, however someone argued very strongly that you did, so I checked with an Irish Governement department, can't remember which one now.

Anyway, as a citizen of the United Kingdom, according to Irish Governmental travel rules you do not need a passport to travel to Eire/Southern Ireland, however, and isn't there always one, certain Airlines will insist that you have a passport, others will accept a photo driving license.

So in short, it depends on the Airline you are travelling with, so best check with them to be on the safe side.

For travel to Northern Ireland, part of the UK, you definitely do not need a passport or photo ID.

Ansh K

if its northern ireland u wont but if its the rst u will cuz its a different countyr

askmeanother

Not for Nothern Ireland as it's part of the UK. For Eire you will.

djcoolmasterx

Even internal flights require a passport as proof of your identity.

Sky

Don't think so for northern Ireland, but yeah for Ireland

hecate321

You need some form of photographic identification. It needn't be a passport.

Michael G

You need a passport for all flights on most airlines, even when not crossing countries.

As you are going into another country you will diffinately need one.

mamgu.......

depends on what part of Ireland.

maria l

i'm from ireland and yes you do need a passport from england to ireland. Enjoy your trip!

epidavros

It depends.

You will need photo id to board the plane. Your airline may or may not allow a drivers licence - check.

If you are a British citizen you need no documentation to enter Ireland.

If you are an EU citizen you need a passport or national ID card.

If you are a non EU citizen you need a passport and possibly a visa.

However, you are unlikely to be checked on entry automatically - if you do need to complete visa formalities it is your responsibility to do so.

JULIE S

Should be ok as long as has photo on it they tend to use south ireland as a domestic flight but check with yopur airline as some will want to see passport

pixietrix

Ilooked this up for a friend a couple of months ago and it said that you didnt, and she travelled without it. I dont think anything would of changed. Check out passports and travel to ireland on google.

mickel

yes you need your passport

Platobeenz

Are you actually flying the plane?

Kitty.

Northern Ireland you won't, but take your drivers licence because they may ask for photo ID. Southern Ireland you will need a passport.
It's always best to ring the airline and confirm though, then you have total peace of mind.
Enjoy xx

Sunny 1st

I went by ferry from England to Ireland - easy, very comfortable and well priced. No passport needed.

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