froggequene
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It depends on what nationality you are & where you're coming from.
If you are a UK or Irish citizen (and passport holder) moving between the Republic of Ireland & the UK then technically speaking no, you don't actually need one as their is a common travel area & you need only produce valid ID on request. However, airlines insist on seeing photo ID such as a passport or driver's licence. Even ferry companies encourage their customers to carry a passport & it goes without saying if you're driving you carry your licence.
If you are a citizen of EU member state, you could in theory use your national identity papers to travel between the UK & Ireland but if you're flying you need to check with the airline.
If you are a citizen of a country outside the EU you MUST carry a passport and if necessary have a visa to enter the Republic of Ireland.
If you are flying into Ireland from anywhere except the UK then you must have a passport & visa if necessary. |
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Eddie F
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Was this question directed at the phychic branch of yahoo Q/A??
Unfortunately, this is the Travel - Ireland site... The majority of the community are unable to read your mind. Hence - we haven't a clue where you are from.. What you may, or may not need a passport for?
Do you live in Longford? London?? Lagos?? |
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Why When How
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the most asked question in this section.
jsut search for the question and you will find your answer.. |
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Trust me I'm a Doctor ♥
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Depends where you are travelling from, from every country in the world except the UK you need a passport.
From the UK you need valid photographic ID either passport or drivers licence for the ferry or by plane. However Ryanair (I think) insist that if you opt for online check-in you can only use a passport not drivers licence. Why I don't know. My friend got caught out because he booked his tickets online and went through the whole process then at the end the message comes up that nothing but a passport is accepted. This is after he'd paid. He had to pay extra to change the booking as he only had a drivers licence.
You need to check with the operator you are travelling with but you are really better getting a passport in this day and age. |
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I should be doing something else
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Coming from the UK then no - Valid photo ID will do.
If you are coming from anywhere else in the world then you will require a passport.
Check with your airline to see what they consider to be 'valid photo ID' as some only accept driving licenses. |
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old lady
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You need a passport for almost every country in the world these days. |
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Crazygirl
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You only need a picture I.d if you are coming from the U.K
http://www.citizensinformation.ie/categories/moving-country/moving-abroad/freedom-of-movement-within-the-eu/common_travel_area_between_ireland_and_the_UK
and you will need a passport coming from anywhere else in the World.
But shure bring the Passport anyway.
They are so pretty with the photo picture thingy’s. |
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Peeej
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these days yes, a little while ago a driving licence would have been ok, but not now |
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Patrick
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Yes, a current U.S. passport is required to visit Ireland. You are granted a 3 month visa for your stay. |
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The Berginator
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if you are coming from england then no.........ryanair however requires passports from anywhere |
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