Travel To Southern Ireland

[devon dave]

Just a general enquiry, Do I need a passport to visit Southern Ireland from mainland UK.

[sunny-dave]

No - but you will need whatever form of ID is acceptable to your carrier (ferry or airline).

Check the details on their website.

[delboy3]

No. UK & Rep of Ireland have had a "no passport" agreement for decades. However, if you are flying, some airlines may insist on a passport for ID purposes. If going by ferry, you will have no need to carry one.
Assuming of course that you are a UK citizen?

[boxtops]

It says here that you do, but it depends on how you're getting there http://www.ireland.com/en-us/about-ireland/travel-information/visa-passport-and-embassy-information-in-ireland/

[sunny-dave]

For instance, Ryanair do insist on a passport.

[boxtops]

Most airlines insist on a passport if you fly within the UK, in my experience, let alone outside of it.

[Buenchico]

>>>Most airlines insist on a passport if you fly within the UK

Wrong! Ryanair is currently the only airline that requires a passport for travel within the UK (or for travel between the UK and Ireland). All other airlines also accept alternative forms of photographic ID, such as a driving licence or even (in most cases) a bus pass.

Ferry companies don't require passengers to carry passports for travel between the UK and Ireland but they advise carrying some form of photographic ID.

The above applies to British and Irish citizens. Nationals of other countries theoretically do require passports for such travel but there seem to be very few checks anyway.