Do i need a passport to get into southern ireland?

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lovefromkatie

depends on where you're coming from, in general it's no bother to get in here, especially fom London. i'd bring my passport anyway though.

Andy C

OK

Lots of answers and the truth lies in all and most of them.

In law you do not need a passport to enter the Irish Republic if you are travelling from the UK and you are a UK citizen.
This is an arrangement between the UK and the Republic of Ireland (not really known as southern Ireland)

You do however need to carry a recognised piece of photo ID.

This is much easier if you have a passport but a driving licence is probably OK.

Please check with whoever you are travelling as they may have rules that are different.
So even though by law you may not require a passport an airline can still insist that you have one in order to identify yourself.

Good luck and enjoy your stay.

Well, it depends where you are flying from.

Also, quite often you need to show your passport even for internal flights, if you have bought your ticket over the Internet ans it's an electronic ticket.

If you live in the U.S. you must have a valid passport.

geraldine

definately depends how u travel - ryanair for example are very strict and you will need a current passport - check with your mode of travel - when you get there be prepared for the EURO RIP OFF! you'll need tons of money!

china doll

I flew from Manchester to Dublin last week and was asked for my passport.

nettyone2003

I'm not sure but you do to get into Wigan

mel_lynn_

no no no

Bex

It depends on the airline actually. Ryanair: definitely! BMI, not always, could be a domestic flight. Do you have an EU ID card? That is accepted too.

inthesummertime888

no i flew from heathrow london to cork with just a driving licence, that was about 4 months ago it might of changed though

jizzi

I went to Southern Ireland on a ferry from Swansea and I took no ID and was not asked for ID on the out trip or on the way back, so No you don't but it would be a good idea to take some form of ID with you.
It may be worth you getting an E111 from the post office, so that if you landed up in hospital then your covered.
Enjoy your trip.

MMIM

From Northern Ireland you will not need any form of ID. On most roads there is not even a border check.
From Mainland Britain you do not officially need a passport, but a lot of carriers will require an official form of ID, such as a passport or driving license. Ask whoever you are travelling with for their requirements.
To come from the rest of the EU you will need a passport.
To come from the rest of the world you will need a passport and if you are not an EU citizen, a visa.

Paroshep

What a silly question. Southern Ireland is the likes of Wexford, waterford andCork.
There is a country called Northern Ireland but none called Southern Ireland.

Prince_Of_Narnia

If you are in the UK then no - its classed as a domestic flight

To anyone that says you do can you read?:

"UK citizens do not require a passport or visa to enter Ireland"

http://www.expedia.co.uk/daily/wg/P41637.asp?CCheck=1&

MissElection

What the best solution is to bring a pass port if u have one just incase!!!!!!! its mainly flights that look for passport so just bring it, if it was me i would just bring it any way atleast then if u need id for other reasons u have ur passport!!!!!!

fafandloo

you need some sort of photo id either passport or driving licence , i live in sothern ireland but am from liverpool .

suek

to THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND- no

terrano

Traveled from Inverness to Ireland passport had to be shown to easy jet but only for identification, not for to travel in Ireland no passport needed in N.Ireland and not needed in the South of Ireland

djw

hi charlotte
yes you need a passport for s ireland

Amanda S

From the US, yes.

katielovesjoke

No you do not but you do need some form of photographic ID

Bastet

If you are from the UK , then No, but other countries, Yes.
Sometimes you are asked for ID at the airport after you get your bags.
A drivers licence would do..

dee

were u from? if u live anywere in ireland u dont need a passport to travel round it north r south

annie

From the UK-yes.

Wal

You do not South Ireland ( Ulster ) is supposed to be part of the UK, or it was the last time I looked

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