Home Office written question – answered at on 18 March 2025.
Lord Murphy of Torfaen
Labour
To ask His Majesty's Government whether, under the Common Travel Area arrangements, British citizens are required to present passports when entering the Republic of Ireland, including when arriving at Irish airports.
Lord Hanson of Flint
The Minister of State, Home Department
The operation of the Common Travel Area arrangements for British Citizens travelling to Ireland from the UK, is a matter for the Irish Government.
When travelling from Ireland to the UK, an Irish citizen is not required to present their passport, but may be asked to show a document that confirms their identity and nationality.
Yes1 person thinks so
No0 people think not
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