Do i need a passport to go to ireland from the uk?

Question

Do i need a passport to go to ireland from the uk?

Answer 1

Travelling between Ireland and the UK

    * Irish passengers travelling to the U.K. are not required to carry their passport however it is still required to bring either a passport or some form of official photo identification when travelling to the U.K. You will often have to produce your passport when registering at hotels or cashing travellers cheques.

    * Passengers under 16 years travelling to the UK from Ireland, need not have their own passport or be named on their parent's passport, however it is advisable that they bring some form of identification (e.g. birth certificate, bus pass or student card) if possible. The following ID are accepted:

          o Valid Passport

          o Driver’s licence with photo

          o International student card

          o National ID card / Government issued photo ID cards

          o Health Insurance cards with photo / Social security cards with photo

          o Bus pass with photo

          o Work ID with photo

i'm presuming its the same for UK citizens travelling to Ireland but i'd check it out with your airline to see their own regulations.

Answer 2

Even though the distance is short, you are a citizen of the UK so they will need to see your passport. Remember that you are going from one country to another, they will always need to see your passport, even on the return trip. Have a nice trip!

Answer 3

No not necessarily.  You do however need picture id, it has to be official, so a driving licence or student card will suffice.