Can you drive from Northern Ireland to southern Ireland without a passport?

Can you drive from Northern Ireland to southern Ireland without a passport? ID requirements You should take your British passport with you. Check the Ireland Citizens Information Board for guidance on acceptable ID. You do not need ID to cross the border between Northern Ireland and Ireland.

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 can I use instead of a passport Ireland?

Passport cards The Irish passport card is a travel document that you can use for travel in the European Union, the European Economic Area (which includes Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) and Switzerland instead of the passport book. It is similar in size to a credit card.

Can you go to South Ireland 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.

Can I travel from UK to Dublin without a passport?

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.

Are passports checked between Ireland and Northern Ireland?

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.

Can I use a driving Licence instead of a passport to go to Ireland?

You may use your existing U.S. driver's license in Ireland for a temporary stay; this can be for any period of time up to one year.

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.

Can I travel to Ireland with UK driving Licence?

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.

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.

What countries can you travel to without a passport from the UK?

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.