UK to Ireland Travel and Covid clearance

PMBC

I travelled to the UK a few days ago from Dublin and trying to plan my return. I got exts from three different family members that the PCR testing requirements were going to be relaxed but cant find back-up info for that.

Anyone have any info?

flexcon

Yes the PCR/Antigen testing is removed again if you are vaccinated or have recovered with the Cert

https://travelweekly.co.uk/news/air/ireland-scraps-test-rule-for-vaccinated-travellers

PMBC

Thanks Flexcon.

Either Im not seeing it or its not yest published on DFA sites.

PMBC

Ive just heard it on the RTE News from last Wed evening. Again thanks

blueser

I'm heading over to the UK for the weekend. Am I right in thinking that you don't need to test before entering the UK (the "common travel area")? And that you only need to complete a passenger locator form before returning to Ireland? What about a locator form prior to entering the UK? I am triple jabbed, with the EU Covid cert on my phone.

Chris_5339762

Absolutely nothing going to the UK, coming back to Ireland do the locator form and have your Covid cert ready to show before boarding. You may (or may not) have to show them on the way back into Ireland. Simple as that!

blueser

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118464279#Comment_118464279

Cheers for that. I was over in September, before the Omicron variant was around, and it was exactly as you said. And no, I wasn't asked for the cert or the locator form when I got back into Knock.

greenspurs

Double jabbed - but not 'boostered'

Im going to London soon -

Anyone know what the situation is?

Cant find definitive situation...

flexcon

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118558370#Comment_118558370

Was your last jab within the past 9 months?

If so your cert is valid.

greenspurs

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118558922#Comment_118558922

Im not sure...

If its older than 9 months? what happens ?

Marty Bird

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118559019#Comment_118559019

Nothing going to the UK, but you will be classed unvaccinated coming back here and require a test if that’s the case.

goingnowhere

Its a lot cheaper get the booster than pay for tests, but you need 14 days post booster to be valid

greenspurs

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118563943#Comment_118563943

I will not get the 'booster' ...

Thanks anyway.

nice bit of green

Day return by air to England this Saturday. I returned from a week on the continent on Sunday just gone. Triple jabbed.

Am hoping I just need the PLF for my return to Ireland but fear I need to do a pcr test & UK PLF in advance of the outbound flight.

Any ideas coz I can’t make it out following gvmt sites?

Backstreet Moyes

Not sure if anyone will know but I can't find anything online.

Flying into Ireland from the UK.

After the first vaccine a relation was very bad after it and has a letter from a doctor saying they were advised not to get another vaccine.

Anyone know if you can fly in with this situation?

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118564202#Comment_118564202

You'll need a test every time you fly to an EU destination for the foreseeable so. Probably elsewhere too soon.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118569067#Comment_118569067

Yes. If you get tested.

greenspurs

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118569080#Comment_118569080

"Bullied ..." 🙄

So, im flying to England Weds morn, and flying home Thurs afternoon - i have to be tested ??

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118569120#Comment_118569120

When were your initial vaccinations?

greenspurs

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118569134#Comment_118569134

May 21 ..

Backstreet Moyes

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118569081#Comment_118569081

I assume Antigen and not Pcr and just coming into Ireland?

I don't believe any test is needed going into England.

greenspurs

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118569134#Comment_118569134

May 21 .. 1st

June 27 2nd jab

TimHorton

What the situation for unvaxxed 11 year when it comes to a Dubin - Manchester return trip the weekend. Will be traveling with me (Triple Vaxxed)

Are they treated as vaxxed adults and do I only need to upload PLF for Manchester-Dublin Leg?

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118569269#Comment_118569269

Your vaccination DCC is valid until the 24th of March so, unless you get boosted in the meantime. Unless you had COVID in the 90 days prior to travel of course, in which case use your recovery DCC.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118569332#Comment_118569332

Both of you need to fill in a PLF for the Manchester to Dublin leg. That is all. The 11 year old is treated as exempt, 12 year olds are not.

I see sheep

What's the logic in keeping the need for tests in the CTA? Keep out Omicron? Think that ship sailed a long time ago.

These testing companies must have good 'connections' with the Irish government. Making a fortune.

All inbound passengers to Ireland are treated the same. We don't make any exemptions for unvaxxed Sasanachs.

greenspurs

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118569361#Comment_118569361

Thanks for the info.

So i dont need anything else?

Antigen test even ?

You'll need a PLF for your return leg, but no test.

jojofizzio

Scuse my ignorance here,but could some enlightened soul advise me….

just reading the above as in going to the UK for three days in March,so am I right in thinking if triple boosted I need just Covid Pass to get into the UK,coming back I need Covid Pass and PLF…stupid question maybe but where does one find/get said PLF??

Muchas Gracias in advance😊👍

goingnowhere

You need absolutely nothing to enter the UK from Ireland

Getting back you need either 2 doses in last 9months or be boosted, or a PCR or a recovery cert + PLF

https://travel.eplf.gov.ie/en