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Can you travel to Ireland without a passport from EU?

Ireland is not part of the Schengen Area. To travel to Ireland, you require a national passport or a national identity card issued by the EU state of which you are a citizen.



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For citizens of the EU, Norway and Switzerland, the national identity card is enough (no passport required). All visitors from other countries must carry a valid passport. Arriving from all other countries: Most travellers will arrive at Dublin, Cork or Shannon Airports, or Cork or Rosslare ferry terminals.

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Travelling in the European Union. As Ireland is not a party to the Schengen Agreement, Irish citizens must present a passport when entering other EU Member States. Similarly, all EU citizens entering Ireland will be required to present a passport or a valid national identity card.

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You should not book travel until you have received a passport as these applications cannot be expedited. You need to submit extra documentation and for children, the consent of all guardians has to be verified.

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Do I need a visa? You do not need a visa to land in Ireland if you: Are a citizen of the EU or the EEA (the EU plus Iceland, Norway and Lichtenstein) or Switzerland.

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Visit the Embassy of Ireland's website for the most current visa information. 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.

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U.S. Passport. Trusted Traveler Program card (NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST) (see below) U.S. Military identification card when traveling on official orders, or. U.S. Merchant Mariner document when traveling in conjunction with official maritime business.

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In place of a passport, you can use WHTI-compliant documents like passport cards, trusted traveler's cards, and NEXUS cards. While these allow you to travel to these regions by sea and road, they are not acceptable for international flights.

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