Simon Calder: Passports Now Required for UK-Ireland Ferries

By The Telegraph

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For the first time in over a century, ferry passengers between Great Britain and Ireland are now required to carry passports or national ID cards. Up to September 27, 2026, travellers crossing the Irish Sea to or from the ports of Dublin and Rosslare could use photo IDs such as a driving licence, student card or bus pass. But now UK Border Force insists upon more information about every passenger in advance from ferry companies: first and last name, gender, date of birth and nationality. Read more: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/news/common-travel-area-barriers-britain-ireland-ferry/ #ireland #ferries #greatbritain #passport ► Sign up to the Telegraph's free new daily newsletter, From the Editor, bringing you the latest news, features and analysis from the Telegraph newsroom: www.telegraph.co.uk/customer/secure/newsletter/from-the-editor/?WT.mc_id=tmgoff_youtube_telegraphmain ► Get the latest headlines: www.telegraph.co.uk?WT.mc_id=tmgoff_youtube_telegraphmain ►

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