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Stena Line, Irish Ferries Require Passports for Ireland Sailings

By Drooid · Sep 29, 2026, 10:15 AM UTC · How we work

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Stena Line and Irish Ferries will require passports for boarding.
The rule begins Monday on all Britain–Republic of Ireland routes, including Dublin-Holyhead and Rosslare-Pembroke.
Passengers must present a passport or passport card; other IDs are no longer accepted.
The change affects about 2.5 million travelers, including drivers from Holyhead, Fishguard and Pembroke Dock.
A tour operator and bus organiser reported cancellations after customers lacked passports, while Britain-Northern Ireland sailings remain unchanged.

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Story summary

Stena Line and Irish Ferries will require passports for boarding.
The rule begins Monday on all Britain–Republic of Ireland routes, including Dublin-Holyhead and Rosslare-Pembroke.
Passengers must present a passport or passport card; other IDs are no longer accepted.
The change affects about 2.5 million travelers, including drivers from Holyhead, Fishguard and Pembroke Dock.
A tour operator and bus organiser reported cancellations after customers lacked passports, while Britain-Northern Ireland sailings remain unchanged.