Hello, we're landing in Dublin (April) and immediately driving to Northern Ireland where we will be staying for 2 weeks. We're vaccinated so it sounds like we won't have to get a Covid test prior to flying but will have to fill out a passenger locater form. If things don't change before then, would we be needing to test ourselves the first 5 days as it sounds like Ireland recommends or go by NI's protocol? Also, where do you get these tests- is it something we need to order way beforehand to be delivered? We don't know anyone there and will be staying at a self catering cottage so delivery ahead might be difficult. So confusing.
Posted by
Royaume-Uni nul points, pas plus
2597 posts
You enter at Dublin so you follow Ireland's requirements
confirmed here on the Northern Ireland's official site https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-travel-advice#toc-2
these are Ireland's current requirements https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/77952-government-advice-on-international-travel/#passenger-locator-form
Posted by
OP
sarasota, fl
72 posts
Thank you. It appears the way it stands right now, we won't have to do anything until it's time to return to the US. Of course, so much can change.
Posted by
Eastern Iowa, USA
8047 posts
Actually, landing in the Republic of Ireland and crossing into the UK does not get you out of following the UK rules. You are still responsible for meeting requirements, though yeah, no one is going to probably check, at least right away.
For your flight though, the airline will check your documentation as if you were staying in Ireland.