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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Ireland, the Isle of Man, and the Channel Islands as a unit with minimal border controls.

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Travelling back to the UK from the US with a slightly damaged EU passport

In summary, I'm temporarily living in the US for the summer and my EU passport has got minor damage: a small tear in the page immediately after the page with the personal details/photo ID. Similar ...
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Do Nigerians need a Transit visa at Dublin airport? [closed]

A Nigerian Nationality My wife and kids are traveling from South Africa to Canada, and I booked British Airways for 2 layover tickets. One ticket is from South Africa to London, and the second is from ...
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Do I have to go through customs and immigrations for my Dublin, Ireland layover?

I am flying from NYC to Edinburgh, Scotland with a layover in Dublin, Ireland. Will I have to go through customs and immigration in Dublin or just immigration?
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How to prevent overstay suspicion in the UK, when entering by the UK and exiting through Ireland

Assume an EU/EEA/Swiss (And not Irish) citizen doing a trip consisting of the UK and Ireland with an entry in the former and the exit from the latter. Since EU citizens aren't stamped when entering ...
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Requirements for tourist stay in Ireland longer than 3 months, UK citizen

What are the visa requirements for a UK citizen wanting to stay in Ireland for longer than 3 months, for non-work, non-business reasons?
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Transitioning from UK Tier 5 to UK Tier 2 visa whilst residing in Republic of Ireland [closed]

I have arrived in the Republic of Ireland whilst holding a UK Tier 5 visa which I haven’t used. It expires 8th June 2022 and the vignette is valid until then. I am getting a Tier 2 UK visa by a ...
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Travelling to Dublin Via Heathrow and changing Terminals in heathrow from T2 TO T3 [duplicate]

I'm travelling from Dubai to Dublin but i have 3 hours transit in Heathrow in which i will have to change flights from T2 TO T3 . I have Egyptian passport and obviously valid Visa to Ireland . the ...
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Non-EU citizen, UK ILR, and Irish visa

I've got a non-EU passport and UK Indefinite Leave to Remain and I permanently reside in the UK. My country is on the list of the Irish Short-stay Visa Waiver Programme (which I don't understand if it'...
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Travelling from England to Northern Ireland via Ireland [closed]

Our trip to Northern Ireland got cancelled last year due to lockdowns but we have a credit for the ferry crossing that I'm tentatively looking at rebooking. Our journey plan is this: Leave home in ...
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Canadian passport holder visiting UK and Republic of Ireland

At some time post-pandemic, a family member intends to visit the UK and the Republic of Ireland. While they are a UK citizen by birth, they have been resident in Canada for many years, and only hold a ...
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Is it legal to enter the UK through the common travel area following a refusal of entry at a uk airport? [closed]

I read in a fairly impressive and thorough TSE answer that it was but was then told by my solicitor today that that is rubbish.
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Travel between UK and Ireland using Non-European airlines

When travelling between UK and Ireland, passports are mandatory for non-UK/non-Irish Citizens, and on arriving into Rep. Ireland, everyone must go through Passport Control. Is it because you are ...
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What is the best way to maximize chances of reentry upon leaving the UK?

I have come to the UK in the course of fleeing my abusive family and thus ata time in my life which was quite uncertain, unclear, and precarious. As my family is already an expat one (Americans living ...
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Luggage retrieval at London Heathrow

Our cousin was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and has ILR in the UK. She is a dual citizen of the US and the Irish Republic. Next week, she’s ticketed to fly San Francisco > Dallas > London ...
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Do I need a visa for Dublin [closed]

I am travelling from Mauritius to UK for a few days then to Dublin for 3 days. Do I require a visa for Dublin
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