Ireland
Warnings and insurance
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help British nationals make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide as well as support for British nationals abroad which includes:
- advice on preparing for travel abroad and reducing risks
- information for women, LGBT+ and disabled travellers
Follow and contact FCDO travel on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can also sign up to get email notifications when this advice is updated.
Following a knife attack on 23 November, there has been unrest around the centre of Dublin. There has been, and may continue to be, some disruption, including to traffic and public transport. You should avoid any protests and follow advice of local authorities.
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
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)