Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 May 2004
23 Mr. English asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the regulations concerning the expiry dates of passports that apply to Irish persons seeking entry to all EU countries, and all other countries; if he will publish this information on his Department’s website; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14532/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraWith the exception of travel to the UK, Irish citizens require a valid passport for travel to all other destinations in the EU.
All EU citizens have the right to enter and reside in the territory of any other member state of the Union for a period of up to three months simply by presenting a valid passport or national identity card, no other formality is required. Member states cannot set additional conditions concerning the minimum validity of duration of the identity card or passport.
Irish citizens travelling to destinations outside the EU are subject to the specific requirements of those countries for the entry of non-nationals into their territory and they should contact the relevant embassy of those countries before they travel for the most up-to-date information on these requirements. I am happy to inform the House that this information is available on the Department's website.
