Is there Border Control between Ireland and Belfast?

Arriving from Northern Ireland: no passport controls are enforced. The border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland is open and barely discernable. Normally no passport is needed when driving or travelling by train or bus from one into the other.



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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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As there is no physical border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland you will not pass through UK immigration control if arriving to Belfast through Dublin. As such, your passport will not be endorsed with a UK entry stamp.

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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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- Hannon Coach. “What ID do I need to board the ferry? I'm not a British citizen.” If you are travelling from Belfast to Cairnryan you don't technically need a passport and I'm never asked for it but you will occasionally be spot checked so it's wise to have photographic ID to hand.

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