Travelling to Dublin via Plane?

Question

Ok, so i'm planning a trip to Dublin and have been told off some people that i need a passport.

However, my mate who's also going tells me that i don't. I have a citizen card (photo ID) and that proves who i am and where i'm from. He says that theres an unoffical agreement between the UK and Republic of Ireland which allows everyone to travel between the two countries using a photo ID.

Who's actually right?

Answer 1

If you fly, bring a passport. It may not be necessary, but it's a good idea. The US for most of my life would let it's citizens travel to several countries with just id/ a drivers license.... but all that is changing and soon it will be passport only. As a result - huge demand and delays in getting passports. So, my advice - get the passport now, avoid the inevitable rush when the rules change (and they will)

Each airline likes to have different rules as well - not helpful!

It's happening with all countries these days due to terrorism concerns. Sad....

Answer 2

well for years thats been the case, you didnt need a passport,

but thats now changed and you do need a pass port, im not sure if the law is in effect yet but if i were u i'd bring your passport to be on the safe side

Answer 3

It can vary between airlines as to what they will accept as photo id. They all accept passports. Most will accept a drivers license. You'll have to contact the airline your flying with and ask them if your id will be accepted. For example i fly with airlingus and they accept my bus pass as id but ryanair dont.

Answer 4

its hard to know whose right..some airlines allow you to check in with a photo id going 2 uk but some dont..i think customs alow you.

to be on the safe side just bring you passport aswell as you photo id

Answer 5

depends on the airline...check with them, it should state it on their website...i know some just need photo ID but its always best to have a passport just incase

Answer 6

No if your flying over here you will need a valid passport!  You don't need one for the boat though as your ID would be sufficient enough... There was a time when you could fly from UK to Ireland without a passport but that's all changed now!...

Answer 7

Get the passport.

Answer 8

just bring your passport to be on the safe side