Absolutely vaccinated Britons are allowed to go to Eire restriction free.
Eire turned the primary nation in Europe to permit entry to vaccinated British arrivals with out the necessity to take any checks, both on arrival or departure, or to isolate.
“We’re happy to verify this transformation in preparations to welcome British guests to Eire from 19 July. The Covid pandemic has been robust on everybody and these adjustments will afford many individuals a chance to reconnect with household and buddies in a manner that hasn’t been potential for a very long time,” stated Niall Gibbons, CEO of Tourism Eire.
Whereas freedoms will probably be enhanced for double-jabbed travellers, anyone but to obtain a full course of the vaccine will nonetheless be required to supply proof of a detrimental PCR check and quarantine for as much as 14 days on entry.
Indoor hospitality reopened on July 26 in Eire, however will solely be obtainable to those that are absolutely vaccinated or with proof of restoration from Covid-19 up to now six months. These staying in lodges have been ready to make use of restaurant and bar amenities throughout the property from July 19.
Beneath we lay out the foundations relating to testing, quarantine, and passenger locator kinds on arrival in Eire from the UK.
How are instances wanting in Eire?
The present case charge per 100,000 on a seven-day common is 181.23. Within the UK that quantity is 332.5 per 100,000.
How is the vaccination drive getting in Eire?
As of October 4, 96.9 per cent of the inhabitants have obtained a primary dose and 84.8 per cent have obtained a second dose.
Do I must take a check earlier than I journey to Eire?
Since July 19, these with proof of two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine won’t must take a PCR check earlier than coming into Eire.
Tourism Eire clarified on July 15: “Passengers with out proof of vaccination would require proof of a detrimental RT-PCR check end result inside 72 hours previous to arrival in Eire and should quarantine for 14 days or a minimal of 5 days in the event that they show detrimental with a second PCR check supplied by the Well being Service Govt in Eire on day 5.
What about youngsters?
Tourism Eire said: “From 19 July, youngsters below the age of 12 won’t must take a PCR check previous to travelling to Eire. Nevertheless, youngsters aged 12 to 17, who are usually not fully-vaccinated, might want to present a detrimental RT-PCR check end result on arrival in Eire, even when travelling with absolutely vaccinated adults.”
Do I must fill a Passenger Locator Kind in Eire?
Sure. All arrivals should full a Passenger Locator Kind prematurely of arriving in Eire. You can find the form, here. This contains info in your latest journey historical past and the lodging the place you’ll spend your 14-day quarantine.
Do I must quarantine on arrival in Eire?
You probably have obtained two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine 14 days earlier than journey, no.
Non-double-vaccinated passengers should enter a compulsory 14-day quarantine on arrival. Nevertheless, in a scheme much like the UK’s Check to Launch you possibly can finish your quarantine for those who take a check 5 days after arrival and obtain a detrimental end result. You will have to hold proof of your detrimental end result till 14 days after arrival in Eire.