If you hold an NI/ UK driving licence you will not need an International Driving Permit (IDP) to drive in the Republic of Ireland. You will, however, need to carry your NI/ UK driving licence.
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You do not have to use a passport, Irish passport card or identity card to prove your identity. You can use other documents instead - for example, a driving licence or armed forces identity card. Find out more about travelling to the UK from Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey or the Isle of Man.
For customers flying solely within the UK, including Northern Ireland, a passport is not required, but customers must produce valid/in-date photographic ID when travelling, such as a passport or driving licence (full or provisional), employment ID, military card, residency card, etc.
You must have a valid passport to enter Ireland. U.S. citizens can enter visa-free for tourism or business stays of up to 90 days. There is no minimum passport validity requirement for U.S. citizens entering Ireland.
We do not accept a driver's license or birth cert for travel to any location. It is each passenger's responsibility to carry Photo ID which meets our requirements and the requirements of the relevant Immigration Authority.
Unless you qualify for the short stay visa waiver programme or have a visa issued as part of the British Irish Visa Scheme (BIVS), a valid UK visa does not entitle you to travel to Ireland without a visa.
There are several ferry options for travelling between the UK and the island of Ireland: you can choose a fast ferry or slow ferry, travel by foot or as a car passenger to Dublin, Cork and Rosslare in the Republic of Ireland, or Larne and Belfast in Northern Ireland.
Drivers in the United Kingdom and France have the most powerful driving licences in the world, allowing them to be behind the wheel within minutes of visiting another country. An interactive map created by Compare the Market looked at which countries' driving licences can be used most easily in other countries.