Do I need a Passport to travel from the UK to the Republic of Ireland?

Question

Do I need a Passport to travel from the UK to the Republic of Ireland?

Answer 1

no but u do need some sort of id card

Answer 2

YES

Answer 3

i have travelled from holyhead to ireland by irish ferries and stena line, didn't need passport this way, though they might ask for I.D.  This was few years ago but don't think it's changed.

Answer 4

No. It is not an absolute necessity but I would suggest getting one anyway, with all the fuss at airports and things. They might want some sort of ID anyway.

Answer 5

You need photo ID, driving licence, passport etc. Student cards etc will not be accepted.

Answer 6

depends where u r from, not usually a driving licence may do it, but if ur not from the EU its needed

Answer 7

some airlines might require you to. I've flown to England and back a few times, and although I can't remember the airline, I had to have my passport

Answer 8

Residents from the U.K to the Island of Ireland and vice versa do not need passports per se however they are required to satisfy airline regulations. It is for the same reasons that you need a passport to fly from Glasgow to London!

Answer 9

most airlines ask for some form of photographic i.d anyway, if you are from the u.k or eu state a driving licence is fine but it doesn't help getting a passport anyway.

Answer 10

im irish so i know for a fact you do not need a passport traveling from the uk to ireland or vice versa

Answer 11

technically no check with airline official id is required .have travelled with drivers license but the added security in the last couple of weeks might complicate things

Answer 12

if you are flying ryanair,have your passport.

also if you are not white prepare for hassle,some of the immigration are racist.

Answer 13

No just a sealed picture id, Driving licence etc

Answer 14

If you're driving from the UK to Ireland, no, just drive over the border.

If you're coming on a ferry, again, no.

If you're flying, some airlines require it as ID.

Answer 15

The United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland form what is called a Common Travel Area for Immigration controls. But given the current tensions and fear of terrorist attacks, you'd be naïve not to be expected to produce evidence that satisfactorily establishes your identity and nationality. That is best done by a passport. Failure to establish your identity could mean that you are detained until further checks can be made to establish your credentials.

Answer 16

Not if you are an EU resident.

Answer 17

You shouldn't  do but its worth taking (if you have one) just to be sure to be sure.

Answer 18

Thanks for asking that question cos I wanted to know.

Have just been made redundant from my firm after 10 years and they are paying me £9,000 sterling, but going to phrase it severance pay cos I have recently been off sick after an operation. Anyway, am a middle aged female and want to take my father and partner to Ireland in the next few weeks after I get paid off. My partner also facies Redundancy of £16,000 if the company accept after 20 years service.