Ireland Lifts COVID-19 Travel Restrictions
Recently, Ireland has lifted all coronavirus restrictions for travelers entering the country. Therefore, arrivals are no longer required to present a COVID-19 certificate or complete a passenger locator form.
As of Sunday, March 6, the requirements for COVID-19 certificates and passenger locator forms were officially abolished. Consequently, international travelers, irrespective of their origin, do not need to show proof of vaccination, recovery, or a negative PCR test upon arrival.
Moreover, the obligation to complete a passenger locator form has also been removed.
The decision came from Ireland’s health minister Stephen Donnelly, emphasizing the need to simplify travel processes for a significant number of Ukrainian refugees expected to arrive in Ireland. This move aims to eliminate barriers for individuals departing Ukraine and its neighboring regions.
Officials have confirmed that this action was taken promptly to minimize obstacles for those seeking refuge in Ireland.
Despite the eased restrictions for incoming travelers, Irish residents still need to present their EU Digital COVID certificates when traveling to numerous other countries.
Simultaneously, Ireland is gearing up for festivities as the St. Patrick’s Day festival returns for the first time since 2019. Celebrations will include parades, live music, and cultural events, all scheduled to occur from March 17 to March 20.
The overall epidemiological situation in Ireland continues to be monitored closely. Current data suggests a broadly positive trend with low hospitalization rates and high vaccine uptake among the population.
