DFA Logo

This content from the
Department of Foreign Affairs
has now moved to Ireland.ie/paris. If you are not redirected in five seconds, click here.

Skip to main content

Please be advised that the Embassy of Ireland, France website has moved and this page is no longer being updated. The Embassy website is now available at Ireland.ie/paris.

Do I need a passport to travel between Ireland and France?

Irish citizens travelling between France and Ireland must hold a valid passport.

For French citizens wishing to travel to Ireland, a valid national identity card or passport is necessary. The passport or identification card should be valid for the duration of the stay. An identity card is permissible for a stay of less than 90 days. For longer periods, a valid passport is necessary.

Only valid identification cards and passports are accepted.