27/08/2026
Important Passport Changes for Travel to Ireland
If you’re travelling to Ireland with Jones Holidays later this year, there is an important change to travel documentation that you need to be aware of.
Passports will be required from 28 September 2026
From Monday 28 September 2026, passengers travelling on affected ferry services between the UK and the Republic of Ireland will be required to present a valid passport at check-in.
This includes Jones Holidays customers travelling on ferry routes between:
• Holyhead and Dublin
• Fishguard and Rosslare
• Pembroke and Rosslare
The new requirement applies to all passengers, regardless of age or nationality, including British and Irish citizens. Other forms of photographic identification, such as a driving licence, will no longer be accepted on these routes.
The change is being introduced by ferry operators, including Stena Line and Irish Ferries, to meet UK Border Force requirements relating to passenger information and identification.
Already booked an Ireland holiday with Jones Holidays?
Please don’t worry – our Sales Team will be in touch.
If you already have a Jones Holidays booking departing on or after 28 September 2026 which is affected by the new requirements, a member of our team will contact you to make sure you are aware of the change and what you will need for your journey.
In the meantime, we recommend checking that you have a valid passport and, if you need to apply for or renew one, doing so as soon as possible.
Before you travel
Please remember that every passenger will need their own valid passport, including children. Passengers who are unable to present the required travel documentation may not be permitted to board the ferry.
We know that changes to travel requirements can sometimes be confusing, and our friendly Jones Holidays team is here to help. If you have any questions about an existing booking, please contact us and we’ll be happy to advise you.
Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to welcoming you on your Jones Holidays journey to Ireland.
