What documents do I need for Ryanair?

In order to check-in, you need a valid travel document. When travelling with Ryanair, we generally accept 2 forms of ID. A valid passport; A valid National Identity Card.



To fly with Ryanair in 2026, the primary documents required are a valid passport or a National Identity Card (for EU/EEA citizens). It is crucial to note that Ryanair does not accept driver’s licenses or birth certificates as valid travel identification for any flight. As of late 2025, Ryanair has implemented a mandatory online check-in process that must be completed via their app or website at least 2 hours before departure. During this process, non-EU/EEA passengers are often required to complete a "Visa Documentation Verification" or "Passport Verification" through the myRyanair app; failure to do this digitally may require you to visit the airport check-in desk for a manual document stamp before passing through security. If you are traveling internationally, your passport should typically have at least 6 months of validity remaining from your date of entry. Additionally, you must be able to present your digital or printed boarding pass at the gate. If you fail to check in online or arrive at the airport without your documents verified as required by the app, you may face significant "Boarding Pass Reissue" or "Airport Check-in" fees.

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You do not need to print your boarding pass once you have access to the Ryanair App unless you are departing from a Moroccan airport. If you do not have access to a printer, we can print it for you at the check-in desk, but you will be charged a boarding card reissue fee for each passenger. See our Table of Fees.

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Verification is a new identification check Ryanair requires on some bookings. If your booking is selected, Ryanair may ask you to verify your identity by submitting a photo of your ID, your signature, and in some cases, your recent photo before you can check in online or add extra services.

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6.2. 1 You must check in online at www.ryanair.com and print or download your boarding pass, unless you have a Flexi Plus ticket, in which case you can check in at the airport for free.

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If you don't check in, you won't receive a boarding pass that allows you to board the plane, and your seat might be given up to a standby passenger. The check-in process also confirms your traveler details like your passport information and frequent flyer number.

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Your identity document (for example your passport or identity card) will be checked when you arrive at a UK port or airport to make sure you're allowed to come into the country. It should be valid for the whole of your stay. You may also need a visa to come into or travel through the UK, depending on your nationality.

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You can wear a mask if you choose, but they're no longer required on domestic flights. If you're flying internationally, whether a mask is required depends on the arrival country's mask requirements.

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All carry-on luggage must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you and adhere to the following requirements:
  • Maximum Dimensions of Carry-on: 22 in x 16 in x 8 in/55 cm x 40 cm x 20 cm.
  • Maximum Weight of Carry-on: 22 lbs (10 kg)
  • Maximum Dimensions of Small Bag: 14 x 8 x 8 in/35 x 20 x 20 cm.


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Do pack your heaviest items (e.g. shoes, jeans) in the bottom of your wheelie suitcase. You'll find it's much easier to roll as the weight will be more evenly distributed. Don't waste unused space – roll your clothes instead of folding.

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6.2. 1 You must check in online at www.ryanair.com and print or download your boarding pass, unless you have a Flexi Plus ticket, in which case you can check in at the airport for free. 6.2. 2 Online check-in opens 60 days before the scheduled departure time if you have purchased an allocated seat.

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Can I use my mobile boarding pass to go through the security checkpoint and board my flight? Yes, simply show your mobile boarding pass on a mobile phone, iPad, or Apple Watch and a valid form of identification to the TSA Agent at security to proceed.

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Identification
  • Driver's licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent) ...
  • U.S. passport.
  • U.S. passport card.
  • DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)
  • U.S. Department of Defense ID, including IDs issued to dependents.
  • Permanent resident card.


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Adult passengers 18 and older must show valid identification at the airport checkpoint in order to travel.
  • Driver's licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent) ...
  • U.S. passport.
  • U.S. passport card.
  • DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)


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Adult passengers 18 and older must show valid identification at the airport checkpoint in order to travel.
  • Driver's licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent) ...
  • U.S. passport.
  • U.S. passport card.
  • DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)


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You will need your Ryanair booking reference which the third-party travel agent should have provided you with. This is a 6-digit code unique to your booking. You will also need a form of identification with a photo/signature on it (National ID card or passport) and a device (e.g. phone, tablet, laptop) with a camera.

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Our check-in and bag drop desks open at the latest 2 hours before your scheduled flight departure and close strictly 40 minutes before your flight departure unless you are notified otherwise before flight departure. If you do not check-in by then you may be denied boarding without refund.

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Depending on the requirements of airport authorities, you will need to present a mobile boarding pass, a paper boarding pass printed out by you or a paper boarding pass picked up from the check-in desk.

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For a short-haul flight where you are only taking hand luggage, checking in online saves a lot of time and is therefore much better than checking in at the airport. If, on the other hand, you have to check in bulky luggage, it is better to use the classic check-in at the airport for security reasons.

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One disadvantage is certainly that many people have poor time management and arrive too late at the airport if they check in online. For some, this can lead to unwanted time pressure. On the other hand, those who still have to check in at the airport itself usually arrive early enough and are therefore over-punctual.

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