Ireland
Summary
Planned industrial action 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.
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.
If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
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
2024-07-09 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)