silly question?

[Lexi184]

Just wondering guys if I was to go to Ireland (Dublin) would I need a passport? I will be traveling from Wales all advice appreciated Thanks.

[weeal]

No harm in taking it, you'll need photo ID

[BillySugger]

No you won't ,but I'd say some sort of I.D. would be a good idea , if not law .

[Lexi184]

What if I dont have 1? Or any photo ID

[weeal]

Anglo Irish agreements allow people to move between Ireland and the UK without immigration checks and as such, no passport is required. You are advised to carry identification of some sort for security checks and for transport between the Ireland and the UK, particularly if flying.

You'll have some sort of photo ID wont you? Check with the airline or whatever cos its their rules you'll need to obey

[mallam]

http://www.citizencard.com/ is cheap. You'll certainly need something for airport security. Are you the Welsh Lexi with the delinquent cat?

[Lexi184]

I will be going on the ferry as a foot passenger I have ID but my friend hasnt. How can she get a photo ID?

[Buenchico]

As others have stated, UK citizens can enter the Ireland without any passport formalities (which is why there is an open border between Ireland and Northern Ireland).

Also, as has been pointed out, most carriers require some form of photographic ID. All airlines do, but individual rules vary. (Ryanair, for instance, will only accept a passport or driving licence; some other operators accept things like bus passes and student ID cards).

Ferry companies are not obliged to insist upon photo ID but some do. I assume that you'll be travelling via Holyhead, which means that you'll be travelling with either Irish Ferries or Stena Line. Irish Ferries insist upon ID, but it does not have to be in photographic form. Bank card or utility bills (or similar), in the name of the traveller, will suffice:
http://www2.irishferries.com/system/webtest/vi ew/selfservice/controller.jsp?CONFIGURATION=10 08&PARTITION_ID=1&CMD=STARTPAGE&USERTYPE=1
Stena Line simply states that British citizens "are advised to take a form of identity":
http://www.stenaline.co.uk/ferry/faqs/passport s-and-visas/im-a-british-citizen-do-i-need-a-p assport/
It's likely that Stena would accept the same types of ID as Irish Ferries but it might be best to phone them to check: 00 353 818 300 400 or send an email to [email protected]

Chris

[Lexi184]

Thank you so much every1 great help