Do you need a passport to enter the republic of Ireland?

Question

do brittish citazens need a passport to enter the irish republic

Answer 1

There is no passport control when travelling between the UK & the Republic of Ireland. Just imagine the problems it would cause at the land frontier crossings!!!! A passport is, however, a very handy method of identification. Before travelling without one ask yourself this question.."If a British anti-terroist officer asked me to prove I was British in order to re-enter the UK, how would I do it?"

Answer 2

If you're a citizen of the european union EEC which britian is you will not need one. you will need a valid form of ID such as a drivers license. but if you do have a passposrt you should certainly bring it, it will  make things much easier!!

Answer 3

Of course you do!

Well that is if travelling by plane  you need photo id pref passport

if coming by boat then no or by car

I live in Northern Ireland and if asked i would need to show one

The uk and southern ireland are seperate countries, that is like asking if i hop over the channel to france from Dover do i need a passport? the answer is yes!  dublin is expensive by the way

Answer 4

If your from an EU member country then nope.

But if your outside the EU then you do need one

Answer 5

your going to need it when you come back in the states

Answer 6

No, but some airlines need a passport for ID. If this is not an issue then you're OK.

Answer 7

Nope. Definitely not. Still customs though so you'll need ID and leave the drugs behind. You can even take your pet if you want. Been goin every year since I was 5! Enjoy, it's a lovely lovely place.

Answer 8

Wish I had a $1 for every time I've seen this question on Yahoo Answers. Do you know there's a search facility on this thing???

Anyway - the answer is: NO, you do not need one to enter the country.

However - it's handy to have one as a form of ID  

AND

Some airlines require you to have one to travel on their flights - but it's not an Irish or English immigration requirement.

That is the FACTS - ignore some of the rubbish posted earlier. They should call this thing Yahoo Guesses, not Yahoo answers.

Answer 9

yes. even Irish citizens need one. Everyone does.

Answer 10

no they're both in the EU so i dont think so

Answer 11

you will need to bring your passport if travelling by plane...but if coming by boat you don't need one.

Answer 12

I know some airlines except drivers licience etc but you are best to bring your passport incase there is a query security is so strick now, I am Irish and I had to show my passport when I was re entering the country

Answer 13

Nope, technically a drivers license will get you anywhere in the EU.

Answer 14

No. You do not need a passport to enter Ireland from the U.K.

However, you do need valid I.D. so a passport would come in very handy.