Dublin to Belfast by bus. Where do I get my passport stamped [duplicate]

I'm an American, traveling from Dublin to Belfast by bus. Where do I get my passport stamped to prove that I have left Ireland (I will have stayed 90 days here) and to show the beginning date for my UK stay (hoping to stay 3 months) Thanks all

Best Answer

You actually cannot travel to the UK after spending 90 days in Ireland. The 90 days is for the whole common travel area, not just the Republic of Ireland!

The UK and Republic of Ireland form part of the common travel area https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_Travel_Area

This means that there are no border checks, immigration, or customs between the two countries so there is no possibility to get your passport stamped as proof. Therefore, the 90 days stay which you were allowed when you entered the Republic of Ireland applies to the whole common travel area, not just the Republic.

This post describes in more details for different circumstances.

Implications in crossing the Ireland/Northern Ireland land border for an American

FYI regarding cross border travel: It is generally accepted that you need to retain your own proof of travel between the countries. This means boarding passes, ferry tickets, train tickets, bus tickets etc. that prove your travel. This should be sufficient in most cases.

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Can I get my passport stamped in Northern Ireland?

The 90 days is for the whole common travel area, not just the Republic of Ireland! This means that there are no border checks, immigration, or customs between the two countries so there is no possibility to get your passport stamped as proof.

Is there a passport check between Ireland and Northern Ireland?

There are no routine passport controls in operation for Irish and UK citizens travelling between the 2 countries. However, you must show identification to board a ferry or an airplane, and some airlines and sea carriers only accept a passport as valid identification.

Do UK passports get stamped in Ireland?

The U.K. does not exit stamp passports. Ireland and the U.K. share, currently, a Common Travel Area so there are no checks at the land border. Enjoy your trip.

Will Ireland stamp my passport?

A few countries issue only entry stamps, including Canada, El Salvador, Ireland, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, the United Kingdom and the United States. Australia, Hong Kong, Israel, Macau and South Korea do not stamp passports upon entry nor exit.

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