Ferry Passengers Now Need Passports | Belfast News

Starting September 28, ferry travelers between Ireland and Britain must show a valid passport—no exceptions for age or nationality. This new UK Border Force rule aims to boost passenger data accuracy, affecting routes like Holyhead-Dublin and Fishguard-Rosslare. Ferry operators are alerting customers, stressing that even Irish and British citizens need passports. Sinn Féin is pushing for the same rules to apply across all UK-Ireland crossings, arguing for consistent standards within the Common Travel Area and calling for improved data sharing and unified migration policies. They’re also advocating for smoother asylum claim processing and return agreements with the UK. While current exemptions exist for Britain-Northern Ireland routes, the debate continues as both governments weigh in.

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