Ireland - Covid travel and national health rules, EU Digital Covid Certificate
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To ensure safe travel, EU countries have agreed on a co-ordinated approach to free movement restrictions in response to the coronavirus pandemic. EU rules now take into account your COVID-19 status as proved by a valid EU Digital COVID Certificate.
Information on travel and health measures in the EU is available online and provides travellers with up to date details of any special rules in place as well as data on infection rates.
Check for any specific measures that may apply when travelling to Ireland.
What are the rules to enter this country from an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?
COVID-19 travel restrictions were lifted. Travellers are not required to provide proof of vaccination, recovery from COVID-19 or a negative PCR test result.
Travellers are advised to consult current measures with the Government of Ireland and Citizens Information.
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You can find the latest information on air travel regulations for this country on the IATA website.
You can also find information about your passenger rights on our portal for citizens.
Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays
What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?
COVID-19 travel restrictions were lifted. Travellers are not required to provide proof of vaccination, recovery from COVID-19 or a negative PCR test result.
Travellers are advised to consult current measures with the Government of Ireland and Citizens Information.
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You can find the latest information on air travel regulations for this country on the IATA website.
You can also find information about your passenger rights on our portal for citizens.
Documents you need to travel in Europe
Health cover for temporary stays
Can I transit this country?
The usual transit rules apply. COVID-19 travel restrictions were lifted in Ireland. Travellers are not required to provide proof of vaccination, recovery from COVID-19 or a negative PCR test result. There are no post-arrival quarantine or testing requirements.
National health measures
Most public health measures to manage the pandemic were lifted in Ireland. Providing proof of vaccination, recovery from COVID-19 or a negative test result is no longer required to access all domestic venues/activities.
More information on the situation in Ireland is explained on the Reframing the Challenge, Continuing Our Recovery and Reconnecting platform hosted by the Office of the Taoiseach and the Department of Health.
Learn more:
Use of facemasks
Facemasks are recommended when using public transport, and also in nursing homes and health care facilities.
Safety measures for public transportation
Facemasks are recommended when using public transportation.
Quarantine
Travellers are asked to self-isolate if:
- They have symptoms of coronavirus;
- They are waiting for a test appointment and test results;
- They have had a positive test result for coronavirus;
- They have any cold or flu-like symptoms, such as fever (high temperature–38 degrees Celsius or above), cough, and loss or change to the sense of smell or taste.
They can stop self-isolating if they have no fever for 5 days and it has been 10 days since they first developed symptoms.
They should restrict their movements for 14 days if they are being tested as a close contact of a confirmed case of coronavirus and don’t have any symptoms, or if they live with someone who has symptoms of coronavirus but feel well.
If you develop symptoms of COVID-19, please self-isolate and phone a local GP for further advice.
Health protocols for tourism services and tourists
For tourism operators, Failte Ireland (Ireland's National Tourism Development Authority) has published a set of operational guidelines to help them safely reopen.
National use of COVID-19 Certificates
Information on 'EU Digital COVID Certificates' issued in Ireland
Providing proof of vaccination, recovery from COVID-19 or a negative test result is no longer required to access public spaces. Please consult the Measures section for further details.
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The 'EU Digital COVID Certificate' (EUDCC) is digital proof, valid in all EU countries, that a person has either been vaccinated against COVID-19, has recovered from COVID-19, or has received a negative test result. National authorities are responsible for issuing the certificate.
Learn more:
EUDCC - Questions & Answers
EUDCC - Factsheet