passport

[pebbles]

can someone clear this up for me once and for all.
do i need a passport to travel to the irish republic
or is the new picture driving licence ok opinion on
this varies,to my way of thinking it is outside of the
uk so u need a passport

[alpaholic]

My initial thought was 'of course you need a passport' but according to Wikipedia:

"it has never been necessary for Irish or British citizens to produce a passport to cross the Border"

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_of_Ireland-United_Kingdom_border

and:

"UK citizens do not require a passport or visa to enter Ireland, but most carriers by air or sea now require some form of identification with photograph (usually either a passport or driving licence with photo). Visitors are advised to check what form of ID is required with the individual airline, ferry company, tour operator or travel agent before travelling. "


www.discoverireland.com/gb/ireland-plan-your-visit/facts/Visa-Passport-and-Embassies/

Funny old world.

[beeblemaster]

Yep I flew into Dublin last year and passport not required but photo ID required.

[pebbles]

thanks chaps, i have been to northern ireland twice
but had no wish to cross the border but a very good
friend of mine has moved there and i have a wish
to go see him

[kabulcalling]

When I went on the ferry last summer, no on ever checked my passport.
RMJ

[teejayexc]

kabulcalling said:

When I went on the ferry last summer, no on ever checked my passport.
RMJ

That was cos you still had yer Yashmak on

[kabulcalling]

Nahh, it was 'cause SWMBO was on the back, and she scairs the snot out of most people. Must be from her days working inside a prison.
RMJ

[teejayexc]

kabulcalling said:

Nahh, it was 'cause SWMBO was on the back, and she scairs the snot out of most people. Must be from her days working inside a prison.
RMJ

;D ;D ;D

[alpaholic]

kabulcalling said:

When I went on the ferry last summer, no on ever checked my passport.
RMJ

That doesn't mean much - I only need to show my passport 25 per cent of the time going to France on the bike, and certainly not every time coming back.

....and *sailing* to France - I've *never* shown a passport in 25 years for sailing! Never once. Never filled in a customs form in the Channel Islands either.

[pebbles]

prob glad two be rid of you both ways lol

[ladaman98]

Southern Ireland you don't need a passport.They have the same agreement as with the Channel Islands. Just remember they use Euro's over there. Enjoy the trip. Shaun