What ID do you need to travel to Dublin from UK?

UK citizens don't need a passport or visa to travel to the island of Ireland. You can use official photo identification. EU nationals can use a national identity card or a valid passport to enter the Republic of Ireland.



Traveling from the UK to Dublin falls under the Common Travel Area (CTA) agreement, which means there are no formal passport controls for British or Irish citizens. However, you still need "valid photo ID" to satisfy airline security and boarding requirements. For British citizens, a valid passport is the most widely accepted and recommended form of ID. Most airlines (including Ryanair and Aer Lingus) specify a passport or a formal Driving License as acceptable. However, you should be extremely careful: while the CTA allows for a driving license, some airlines have internal policies that are stricter than government regulations. If you are not a British or Irish citizen, you must carry a valid passport and, depending on your nationality, you may also require a visa for Ireland, as the CTA does not grant the same rights to all residents. For 2026 travelers, it is also highly recommended to carry a GHIC (Global Health Insurance Card), which ensures you can access necessary healthcare in Ireland just as you would in the UK.

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Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements 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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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.

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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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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.

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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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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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If you are a British citizen, you do not need a passport to enter Ireland. However, some carriers and airlines might require identification. Irish immigration officers check the ID of all passengers arriving by air from the UK and might ask for proof of British nationality, particularly if you were born outside the UK.

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If the registration of your permission to stay in Ireland is successful, an Immigration Officer may stamp your passport, depending on the circumstances of your registration. Please note that some permissions are granted without your passport being stamped.

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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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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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