ireland to northern ireland by car do i need a passport

Bazinga12

The title says it all just wondering would i need a passport to travel from the south of ireland to northern ireland by car, i am going to portrush if that makes a difference

lostboy

no

fasttalkerchat

No, although if you are from countries that need a visa, technically you should have a UK visa as well as an Irish visa but they have no way of knowing since we don't carry ID here.

clappyhappy

Ah no, the days of cross border checking are gone. Enjoy it up there, lovely place, are you playing golf?

Bazinga12

no caddying for a friend in the irish close in portrush :-) thanks for the replies

Marcusm

lostboy wrote: »

no

Not necessarily the correct answer as you don't know the immigration standing of the poster.

An Irish or UK citizen who drives across the border is nOt subject tO UK immigration control by virtue of the Iimmigration Act 1971 (local journey within the common travel area). An EU/EEA citizen travelling between the countries (by whatever means) requires a passport or national identity document. All other persns require the same level of documentation as if they were travelling by plane.

In practical terms there are no border controls and nothing will be sought. However, if you come into contact with PSNI and do not have the relevant documents, expect to be incarcerated until yOur immigration status can be verified.

fasttalkerchat

Weathercheck wrote: »

Is this a joke?

As an Irishman not knowing this is pretty appalling.

Here's hoping youre not Irish or 10

I assumed he just arrived in Ireland from outside the British Isles.

Stinicker

You will need some of her Majestys finest sterling however.

mikedragon32

OP has the answer he needs, the stupid replies have been removed.