Are there border controls between Ireland and Northern Ireland?


Are there border controls between Ireland and Northern Ireland? As the two states share a Common Travel Area and (as of 2021) Northern Ireland (the only exception within the UK and only in some respects) and the Republic of Ireland are participants in the European Single Market, the border is essentially an open one, allowing free passage of people since 1923 and of goods since ...


Is there passport control between Belfast and Dublin?

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.


What is not allowed to bring in Ireland?

It is an offence to import or carry on your person, controlled substances (drugs) when travelling to or from Ireland. Examples of controlled substances are cannabis, cocaine, heroin and amphetamines. The Customs National Drugs Team has dog units located at airports and ferry ports.


Do US citizens go through customs in Ireland?

The US Preclearance (USCBP) facility at Terminal 2 in Dublin Airport is a purpose built facility that allows US bound passengers to undertake all US immigration, customs and agriculture inspections at Dublin Airport prior to departure.