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Quick One: Will I need a passport for Jersey?

  • 15-07-2005 2:30pm
    #1
    Genghis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,102 ✭✭✭


    I have an Irish passport and am travelling to Jersey (Channel Islands, UK). I know I don't need a passport for ordinary travel to the UK, but can anyone confirm that I will not need one for Jersey?

    Thanks.


Comments

  • #2
    John R
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,107 ✭✭✭John R


    No passport required if you are travelling from England.


  • #3
    Genghis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,102 ✭✭✭Genghis


    As it happens I am flying via Gatwick so I guess I will be fine then.

    Thanks John R.


  • #4
    John R
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,107 ✭✭✭John R


    For entry by air you will need ID with a picture so essentially a passport
    or driving licence or other official ID. Chances are that the airlines insist on that as well.


    Was only there for a short trip myself but it was good, must go back sometime. Enjoy your trip.

    http://www.jersey.com/index.asp?bhcp=1


  • #5
    BaZmO*
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,625 ✭✭✭✭BaZmO*


    I know in theory you can to the UK without a passport but has it not gotten to the stage that you need a passport no matter what country you are travelling to?

    B.


  • #6
    John R
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,107 ✭✭✭John R


    By law no passport is required for travel to the UK and I have recently travelled by ferry without showing any ID at all. The problem is in Airports it is not unusual to come across ignorant security or airline staff who will insist on documentation they have no right to insist on.

    I never bring a passport to the UK but do bring my driving licence. There is no specific ID required but the authorities have a right to verify your identity so in case they are out in force it is best to have something to show. Of course when flying most of the airlines insist on certain documents so you have to have satisfy them.


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  • #7
    jrey1981
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,531 ✭✭✭jrey1981


    Yep just make sure you have some ID and you should be fine.


  • #8
    pickarooney
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 35,742 Mod ✭✭✭✭pickarooney


    Why not just bring it anyway?


  • #9
    Sarsfield
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,359 ✭✭✭Sarsfield


    It's worth having your passport anyway. In addition to photo ID for flight check-in, it might save you some bother at hotel check-in too.

    So many hotel check-in staff in the UK (and Channel Islands?) are non-UK nationals and know nothing about the CTA. As far as they're concerned, all non-nationals need to produce a passport at check-in. It just saves having to call a manager to get it sorted.


  • #10
    the jew
    Closed Accounts Posts: 182 ✭✭the jew


    BaZmO* wrote:
    I know in theory you can to the UK without a passport but has it not gotten to the stage that you need a passport no matter what country you are travelling to?

    B.
    In reality, you pretty much need a passport regardless of where you're going (to avoid hassle etc.).


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