Ireland
Summary
PlannedCOVID-19 industrialentry actionrestrictions in the UK in December and January may lead to delays or changes to scheduled travel between the UK and Ireland. Please consult your travel operator for the latest updates.Ireland
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Ireland’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
Travelling from and returning to the UK
Check what you must do to travel abroad and return to England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
If you’re planning travel to Ireland, find out what you need to know about coronavirus there in the Coronavirus section.
For information about COVID-19 vaccines, see the Coronavirus page.
Around 3 million British nationals visit Ireland each year. Most visits are trouble free.
Terrorist attacks in Ireland can’t be ruled out. See Terrorism
If you’re living in or moving to Ireland, visit our Living in Ireland guide in addition to this travel advice.
If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission.
Update history
2024-12-18 14:27
Updated information about the cancellation of ferry services from Holyhead to Dublin (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-12-16 15:59
New information about the closure of Holyhead Port which has affected ferry services (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)
2024-07-09 13:46
This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy.
2023-11-24 15:46
Update related to unrest and potential disruption in central Dublin following knife attack on 23 November (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
2023-11-23 23:37
Information about a stabbing incident and reports of unrest in central Dublin on 23 November (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
2023-08-04 13:47
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-06-26 15:28
Guidance on the threat from terrorism (‘Terrorism’ page).
2023-06-22 10:47
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-02-17 16:12
Updated information on removal of COVID-19 travel restrictions and removal of information on UK industrial action in December and January 2022/23 (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-12-15 13:45
Addition of information on potential delays and changes to scheduled travel in December and January (‘Summary’ page).
2022-08-08 14:43
Removal of information about suspension of P & O Ferries services.
2022-03-18 11:55
Suspension of P&O Ferries services on 17 March (‘Summary’ page)
2022-03-05 22:10
Update to information on Coronavirus restrictions and entry requirements (See ‘Coronavirus” and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)