Do you need a passport to drive from Northern Ireland to southern Ireland?


Do you need a passport to drive from Northern Ireland to southern Ireland? 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.


Can I go to Belfast from Dublin by train?

Yes, there is a direct train from Dublin to Belfast. We usually find at least one direct train on the route from Dublin to Belfast every weekday. Trains usually run with a similar frequency on weekends.


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 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.


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.


Is there any border control between Northern Ireland and 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 ...


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.


Do I need a passport to go from Belfast to Cairnryan?

- Hannon Coach. “What ID do I need to board the ferry? I'm not a British citizen.” If you are travelling from Belfast to Cairnryan you don't technically need a passport and I'm never asked for it but you will occasionally be spot checked so it's wise to have photographic ID to hand.