Any information on July/August travel to Ireland?
Hello,
Im wondering if we’ll be allow to travel to Ireland in July/August? My wife is Irish, and our newborn is Irish/American, born in NYC. I am American, and I’m worried because we’re moving to Ireland either in July or August. Will there be any restrictions on traveling by then? I keep finding articles or youtube videos, which have me paranoid and freaked out on how traveling will change during the next few months. They keep mentioning digital thermometers and checking your blood in the airport in order to travel. I’m worried because I would not want them to cancel our flights, or stop us from flying when at the airport for whatever reason. Does anyone have any information ? My wife got a remote job in Ireland and right now we’re packing to ship everything to Ireland. I also lost my job here due to the covid and don’t see how we’ll manage to survive here. We are excited to move to Ireland because of the space and freedom we will have when it comes to living in a house. |
Originally Posted by cesar4nier
(Post 32344282)
Hello,
Im wondering if we’ll be allow to travel to Ireland in July/August? . The Irish govt just published their roadmap to re-opening the country https://www.gov.ie/en/news/58bc8b-ta...usiness-and-u/ The plan is to be substantially open by August, though of course things could go awry between now and then. |
Likely to have to self isolate for two weeks on arrival. Don't see an issue coming here as your wife and child are Irish and you will certainly be admitted as well. But it could be by then you'll have to notify where you will be staying and it's not beyond the bounds that there may be occasional checks to see that people are self isolating. Being that you're coming from NY it could well be a certainty if they are doing that.
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Originally Posted by cesar4nier
(Post 32344282)
Hello,
Im wondering if we’ll be allow to travel to Ireland in July/August? My wife is Irish, and our newborn is Irish/American, born in NYC. I am American, and I’m worried because we’re moving to Ireland either in July or August. Will there be any restrictions on traveling by then? I keep finding articles or youtube videos, which have me paranoid and freaked out on how traveling will change during the next few months. They keep mentioning digital thermometers and checking your blood in the airport in order to travel. I’m worried because I would not want them to cancel our flights, or stop us from flying when at the airport for whatever reason. Does anyone have any information ? My wife got a remote job in Ireland and right now we’re packing to ship everything to Ireland. I also lost my job here due to the covid and don’t see how we’ll manage to survive here. We are excited to move to Ireland because of the space and freedom we will have when it comes to living in a house. |
Flights to/from the US are still operating. You will be asked to isolate for two weeks when you land but there is no indication at the moment that flights from the US will be stopped.
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This page is useful for up to date advice on entering Ireland https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/e8...travel-advice/ The helpline listed there is also useful. I called them last week to ask a few questions. I have a UK passport, but live full time in Ireland. I am technically allowed to enter the UK from Ireland without quarantine, so I asked what would happen if I were to fly to London and back in early August. They said the policy may change, but currently that upon my return I would have to self isolate at home for 14 days and that police may be assigned to check in on me.
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Originally Posted by reddishvelvet
(Post 32382839)
This page is useful for up to date advice on entering Ireland https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/e8...travel-advice/ The helpline listed there is also useful. I called them last week to ask a few questions. I have a UK passport, but live full time in Ireland. I am technically allowed to enter the UK from Ireland without quarantine, so I asked what would happen if I were to fly to London and back in early August. They said the policy may change, but currently that upon my return I would have to self isolate at home for 14 days and that police may be assigned to check in on me.
Can't see it still being a requirement in August if things keep improving.May be limited to specific areas you're travelling from. |
Originally Posted by reddishvelvet
(Post 32382839)
This page is useful for up to date advice on entering Ireland https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/e8...travel-advice/ The helpline listed there is also useful. I called them last week to ask a few questions. I have a UK passport, but live full time in Ireland. I am technically allowed to enter the UK from Ireland without quarantine, so I asked what would happen if I were to fly to London and back in early August. They said the policy may change, but currently that upon my return I would have to self isolate at home for 14 days and that police may be assigned to check in on me.
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You can fly DUB - LHR and return via BHD, get the train and no checks. Given the situation it wouldn't surprise me if NI follows with a 14 day period of anyone coming on the Island
Today while they can ask for details there is no law requiring compliance, that is likely to change Simplest thing, stay at home |
Originally Posted by ROKNA
(Post 32385267)
You can fly DUB - LHR and return via BHD, get the train and no checks. Given the situation it wouldn't surprise me if NI follows with a 14 day period of anyone coming on the Island
Today while they can ask for details there is no law requiring compliance, that is likely to change Simplest thing, stay at home |
Going a bit OT
cesar4nier - It's hard to say what the situation will be in July/August. You seem to be prepared for 14 days in self isolation and that's all that's required at the moment. There's an FB group called 'Irish Expats Returning To Ireland'. It's a bit slanted towards people returning from Australia at the moment but you can search through it for tips for people returning from the US. Best of luck with the move home. |
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Originally Posted by DELLAS
(Post 32384764)
Which is really all a bit ironic as you can fly LHR-BHD then get the bus or train down South with no checks at all !
Travelling via NI in this manner merely means that you avoid having to fill out the now mandatory Passenger Locator Form. It doesn't mean you are not required to self-isolate. I am not aware of a widespread movement of people travelling in such a route specifically to consider themselves as not having to self-isolate. Do you think this is currently a problem? |
Originally Posted by cesar4nier
(Post 32392795)
We’re actually bringing disinfecting wipes and gloves. We’re renting a car and making sure we clean it when returning it.
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