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Travelling to the UK from Ireland

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 200 ✭✭Connacht15


    I hope to fly to England at the end of the month and The Irish Embassy has just saud for those that are fully vaxxed there will be no need to quarantine back in Ireland on return post July 19th!

    I have a few quick questions, if anybody can help me please -

    1 Do Ryanair still accept paper boarding passes or is it all done through their App?

    2 Will I have to sign locator forms in advance of travelling and will that apply to both countries?

    3 Do The British Authorities accept a paper version of our Covid Vaccine cert?


    Thanks in advance for all your help!



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,215 ✭✭✭✭Caranica


    Ryanair say to have your boarding pass on the app.

    No passenger locator form for the UK for us but you need to fill in one for Ireland on the way back. You need to upload the receipt to your Ryanair booking.

    Easiest to scan the digital green certificate, Ryanair require you to upload it to the app too.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 591 ✭✭✭Garlinge


    There will always be some people who have a paper boarding card and that is accepted but I suppose due to covid concerns the App is preferred as less to handle? The locator form can be filled out in advance online and record then is on your phone. When I travelled back into Ireland last September there were paper forms around and people filling out as they waited for passport control but not on my last trip back last month, everyone seemed to have a digital version of the locator form. I suppose it also could be printed out in advance for those who did not wish to use a smartphone?



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 827 ✭✭✭HalfAndHalf


    Where does it say you have to upload a ‘receipt’ of your locator form to the app?


    I’ve got to fly to England on Wednesday and I’ve my DCC which I’ve uploaded to the Covid tracker app for scanning, got an email from RyanAir this morning saying I’ve to upload the DCC to my booking when checking in. Then when I’ve downloaded my boarding card pass to my phone it shows as ‘Covid documentation uploaded’ but still the standard QR boarding code.

    Nothing about uploading a receipt of locator form, this is the information they sent:

    _______________________________________

    This is your last chance reminder to ensure you aware of all mandatory travel requirements before you fly. It is each passenger’s responsibility to check local requirements before travelling. - If you have an EU Digital Covid Travel Certificate, you must bring it with you. If you have been issued with your cert, please remember to upload it when you are checking-in on Ryanair.com/the app – additionally you must print it out and bring it with you to the airport.


    - If you do not have EU Digital Covid Travel Certificate yet, you must comply with local travel requirements, for all countries that you fly to. See our Travel Advisory for more.


    - Passenger locator forms (if required) must be completed fully and correctly. They will be requested at the airport. Click here for forms.


    - Make sure you have your face mask(s). They are mandatory in the airport and onboard your flight. Some countries require passengers to wear surgical or FFP2 face masks at the airport and onboard the aircraft. 


    Failure to present mandatory documentation may result in your travel/entry being denied by local authorities and in some cases, may result in a fine by local authorities of up to 500.00 EUR. Please ensure that you arrive a minimum of 2.5 hours prior to departure and have all mandatory travel documents prepared, ready for inspection at your departure airport.


    We apologise for the inconvenience caused by these travel restrictions and document requirements, these government-imposed restrictions are outside of our control.


    Kind regards, 

    Ryanair Customer Care



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,215 ✭✭✭✭Caranica


    I got an email last week saying I had to. Deleted it after I uploaded the receipt. Still waiting on my Digital Covid Certificate as I only got my second vaccine last week but I'm told I should have it early this week.



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 827 ✭✭✭HalfAndHalf


    I don’t understand this receipt you’re talking about. What receipt? The locator form is just a form, you either print it or show the border guard it on your phone.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,215 ✭✭✭✭Caranica


    Got a receipt email. Screenshotted it and uploaded that.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 827 ✭✭✭HalfAndHalf


    Ah right, so you mean the emailed passenger locator form. You don’t need to upload this to the RyanAir app, you just show the order guard the email.

    You also don’t need to upload the DCC to the RyanAir app; they just added that feature as at the time the Gov hadn’t come up with a digital solution.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 193 ✭✭Joffrey


    Sorry for being that guy, but im almost like dyslexic when it comes to figuring this out. For me to travel to england I just need an antigen test is it? then to come back I need a PCR test? just trying to keep it really simple, i keep reading like caveats in people's questions or something, it's not computing with me.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,215 ✭✭✭✭Caranica


    Are you vaccinated? If so you need neither



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 591 ✭✭✭Garlinge


    As of today you can travel in either direction with no form filling, covid testing etc, assuming you are fully vaccinated.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 827 ✭✭✭HalfAndHalf


    Nope that’s not right!

    If you’re flying from the U.K. as of today and are fully vaccinated, you need to:

    —Complete a passenger locator form

    —Carry your DCC

    If you’re not vaccinated you need:

    —A negative PCR test no older than 72 hours

    —A passenger locator form


    Thanks



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 591 ✭✭✭Garlinge


    What is point of locator form when no need to do quarantine? Uk travelers need to have NHS info of their vaccine status. So no form filling or covid tests.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,215 ✭✭✭✭Caranica


    All arrivals need to complete the passenger locator form. We don't have to fill in the form traveling to the UK but need to fill in the Irish one for coming back



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 193 ✭✭Joffrey


    Cheers, so its definitely wrong what I heard. Which is to leave you can have an antigen test, but to get back in you need the pcr test. I have had one shot.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 732 ✭✭✭Lemsiper


    Anyone get fully vaccinated in the UK and then travel to Ireland after?

    Are they able to scan the NHS QR codes as proof of vaccination?

    Im doing a PCR prior, obviously, but just curious about the vaccine part.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,215 ✭✭✭✭Caranica


    If you're fully vaccinated why are you doing a PCR test? Bravo if it's out of personal responsibility given the current figures in the UK, but it's not required here. Irish Embassy in London says NHS vaccine certificate QR code is acceptable



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 732 ✭✭✭Lemsiper


    Really don't want to potentially carry any of that delta variant home.

    Appreciate the response regarding the QR.

    Cheers.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,215 ✭✭✭✭Caranica


    ❤️ Thank you!! A total contrast to the "I'm going to fake a PCR test result" poster on another thread in this forum.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 732 ✭✭✭Lemsiper


    Yes, that's not really a helpful attitude to have.

    Im under no illusions that I can still carry it even whilst fully vaccinated.



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32 Eire_1600


    Hi Guys,

    I’m due to travel to England on Thursday morning, I received the Janssen vaccine on the 10th so I will not be fully vaccinated until the 24th and have yet to receive the EU green cert. I have my vaccine card from the pharmacy so I will bring that just in case.


    Do I still need a negative PCR test to go to England? On the government website it says it’s not required but I will need a negative PCR to travel back to Ireland on Friday which I can get over there. Also what locator forms will I need to get through border control?


    Thanks in advance for any help.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 827 ✭✭✭HalfAndHalf


    You’ve never needed a negative test to enter the U.K.

    You’ll need to complete a passenger locator form for coming back here to show to the border guards.

    Also, according to here - https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/77952-government-advice-on-international-travel/#passengers-arriving-into-ireland-from-outside-eu-iceland-lichtenstein-norway-switzerland

    You may need to do this as you’ve no DCC as nobody knows if we’ll accept the vaccination card as proof, and you won’t technically be fully vaccinated.

    • present evidence of a negative result from a RT-PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to arrival into the country
    • self-quarantine for 14 days
    • if you receive a negative result from a RT-PCR test taken from day 5 onwards after arrival into Ireland, you will be able to leave quarantine

    Edited to add, you don’t say when you’re coming back, could you get on to the helpline and sort your DCC (apparently they’re saying 72 hours to get the email once you speak to them) and then if you’re coming back after the 24th you’re covered anyway 👍

    Post edited by HalfAndHalf on


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 591 ✭✭✭Garlinge


    It seems Eire 600 is travelling to UK on a Thursday and returning on a Friday. If that is the next day, it will be difficult to get a PCR test processed in time. You could have one done in Ireland for use when you return if within the 72 hour window. The result will be emailed to you. You do not need a PCR to enter uk or a locator form which can also be digital and a copy on your phone.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 827 ✭✭✭HalfAndHalf


    You’re right, I missed that, thanks

    In that case it could get quite awkward!



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 193 ✭✭Joffrey


    im suffering here. Just for fly from here to UK. Everything i can see says i need no tests at all? On ryanair customer service waiting hours, is this simple statement true, also I am unvaccinated



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,097 ✭✭✭I see sheep


    There are no checks for flying between Ireland and the UK for anything! Chill out man 😀

    "a terrible war imposed by the provisional IRA"

    Our West Brit Taoiseach



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,215 ✭✭✭✭Caranica


    Arrived in Edinburgh yesterday. As we entered the terminal there was a guy asking if we'd been anywhere other than Ireland in the past 10 days, that was it.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 827 ✭✭✭HalfAndHalf


    Nothing required going to U.K. but assume you’re aware of what’s needed to come back yeah?

    Flew to Stansted from Cork on Wednesday and no checks either side, same as normal.

    Flew back this morning and twas carnage. Shortage of security staff so only 5 lines open.

    Ryanair check your Covid cert/PCR test/Locator Form and give you a ticket that it’s all checked then you go and queue as normal, you then give it back when they scan your pass and check your passport. Only issue was my 2nd Pfizer was on the 12th and your wan was all like ‘is that 14 days’ I said erm no it’s 7 days for Pfizer in Ireland so it’s grand. She then went on to say am I on the Cork flight isn’t a Ireland part of ‘us’ now!!!!! I mean Jaysus WTAF!! She works for RyanAir ffs!

    Cork wasn’t the normal short queue as they’re then checking the same on arrival so slow going through security but only like a minute or two per person, just long queues.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 803 ✭✭✭machaseh


    Hi. I am unvaccinated and will (hopefully....) be travelling this Saturday from Dublin port to Holyhead Wales with Irish Ferries. I will return about a week later (again, hopefully....). So I have some questions.


    1. Is it true I will not need either a PCR test nor an english version of the PLF when traveling? As per link below.
    2. I gather that I do need a PCR test to return to Ireland as I am unvaccinated as well as the plf form. Now WHERE in the area of Llanllyfni Wales am I able to obtain a PCR test? Can I get it in caernarfon? As I don't drive it should be somewhere that is easily reachable by bus if possible so it disrupts my travel the least possible.




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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,215 ✭✭✭✭Caranica


    1. Yes, as it currently stands.

    2. That's up to you to find out. If you're not vaccinated, you need the test. I doubt many boardsies are familiar with test centres in North Wales. You will also need to self quarantine here on return, have another pcr test 5 days later and if that's negative you can then exit self quarantine.



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