Do you need a passport to take the ferry from France to Ireland?
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Right now, you can jump on a ferry in France, head over to Cork, drive up to Belfast and catch the ferry to Liverpool, without ever showing your passport to anyone. It seems inconceivable that this arrangement could be maintained if and when the UK leaves the EU.
Best I'm aware you'd need to show your passport before boarding in France, in much the same way that you do when taking the Eurostar to London. Because Ireland, like the UK, isn't part of the Schengen zone.
Which is it?
Bonus question: would you also need to show your passport to go from Belfast to Liverpool, or is that second assertion factual?
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Can you get the ferry to Ireland without a passport?
Irish Ferries recommends all passengers bring a passport with them. Irish and British citizens do not strictly require a passport to travel between the two countries, but some form of (photo) identification is however required.Do they check passports on ferry?
The form of ID you'll need to travel on a ferry depends on the route and your nationality. On most international routes, you will need your passport to check-in. However, there are exceptions to this.Do they check passport on ferry to France?
If you are travelling as a foot passenger, the final passport control and security check takes place when you are called to the gate for the bus that takes you from the terminal to the ferry. You will also have had to show your passport when yo check-in. French Customs officers may be at Caen.Are there border checks between Ireland and France?
There are no border checks between the Schengen countries.Irish Ferries 2022: Ireland to France - UPDATED FOR POST-COVID TRAVEL
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