What ID do I need to enter Ireland from UK?

Acceptable Identification Note: To travel between Ireland and Britain with photo identification other than a passport, you must be a citizen of either country. The following forms of photo identification are acceptable once they are in date: Valid passport or Irish passport card. Driver's licence with photo.



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Border control and the Common Travel Area. There are no routine passport controls in operation for Irish and UK citizens travelling between the 2 countries. However, you must show identification to board a ferry or an airplane, and some airlines and sea carriers only accept a passport as valid identification.

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Please note that Ireland is not party to the Schengen Agreement, and a Schengen visa or residence permit does not entitle you to travel to Ireland without a visa.

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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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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.

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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.

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Requirements for British Citizens Travelling to the EU To enter the EU after Brexit, you must have the following documents when you travel: Valid passport. Health insurance (such as private travel insurance or an EHIC/GHIC). Enough money to cover your stay in the EU.

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Air and sea carriers require some form of photo identification (usually either a passport or driving licence), so ALWAYS check what form of ID is required with your individual airline, ferry company or travel agent before travelling. This is lovely except that Ryanair is the exception and insists on a valid passport.

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Can I travel to the UK with an ID card after Brexit or do I need a passport? From 1 October 2021 you need a valid passport to travel to the United Kingdom (UK).

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Please be aware that possession of a residence permission in the UK has no bearing on the requirement for a visa to travel to Ireland.

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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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Yes, as long as both the UK visa and leave to enter and remain are still valid and current and the person travelling has passed through UK immigration at least once on foot of them, the UK visa may be used for travel to Ireland.

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Visit the Irish Immigration Service Travel Path for more information regarding your personal requirements for travelling to Ireland. Please note that Ireland is not party to the Schengen Agreement, and a Schengen visa or residence permit does not entitle you to travel to Ireland without a visa.

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Visa-Free Countries with UK Residency Card
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bulgaria. Canada. Cyprus. Egypt. Eswatini. Fiji. Gambia. Greece.
  • Panama. Papua New Guinea. Grenada. Guine a-Bissau. Hungary. Ireland. Macedonia. Malta. Moldova. Montenegro. Myanmar.
  • Portugal. Spain. Suriname. Timor-Leste. Turkey. United Arab Emirates. Vanuatu.


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