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Starting Monday, travelers using ferry services between the UK and the Republic of Ireland must present a valid passport. This new protocol affects passengers on Irish Ferries’ routes from Dublin to Holyhead and Rosslare to Pembroke, and it applies in both directions.
Stena Line has also confirmed that all individuals boarding at Dublin, Holyhead, Fishguard, or Rosslare ports will need to show a passport during the check-in process. These updated requirements replace the previous policy, which allowed passengers to travel using alternative forms of identification such as driving licences and national ID cards.
The changes have been implemented in response to UK Border Force regulations, which emphasize the need for ensuring the accuracy and reliability of passenger information prior to boarding. According to Stena Line’s statement, the policy update is necessary to comply with these government-mandated standards and maintain the integrity of passenger data.
Irish Ferries highlighted that the passport rule applies to all travelers, regardless of whether they hold Irish or UK citizenship, and that other types of photo ID will no longer be accepted on the affected routes. Additionally, passengers who are not British or Irish citizens and intend to stay in the UK for a short period (up to six months) might be required to have an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). Both ferry companies have stated that passport cards will also be accepted as valid identification under the new rules
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