Can I travel from Wales to Ireland without a passport?


Can I travel from Wales to Ireland without a passport? 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.


Do I need visa for Ireland if I have UK residence permit?

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.


Can I go to Cardiff without a passport?

Children under the age of 16 years do not require identification to travel within the UK. All other travellers require a valid passport to travel between the two countries.


Can you cross the Irish border without a passport?

For citizens of the EU, Norway and Switzerland, the national identity card is enough (no passport required). All visitors from other countries must carry a valid passport. Arriving from all other countries: Most travellers will arrive at Dublin, Cork or Shannon Airports, or Cork or Rosslare ferry terminals.


Can I travel to Dublin without a passport?

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.


What documents do I need to enter Ireland?

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.


Which countries can enter Ireland without visa?

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.


Can I travel to Ireland with French residence permit?

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.


Why is Ireland not Schengen?

The reason Ireland gave for not joining the other EU states in forming the Schengen zone in 1985 was the existence of the CTA with the UK, which would have disappeared if Ireland joined Schengen and the UK did not.


How can I travel without a passport?

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.