Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 June 2022
252. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position in relation to the validity of a current passport, specifically if a passport is due to expire in the next month, if a trip within a European Union country takes place if a return ticket is produced for inspection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28702/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe validity required on an Irish passport for overseas travel depends on where a person is travelling to.
For travel within the European Union, a person's Irish passport must be valid up to their return date.
The passport validity required for countries outside of the European Union varies greatly. My Department recommends contacting the relevant travel agent or the embassy of the country the person is travelling to for the most up-to-date requirements.
Further information can be found on my Department's website: www.dfa.ie/passports/questions/passport-validity-needed-for-overseas-travel/.
