Since the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, questions about travel restrictions and vaccination requirements have become hot topics worldwide. And Ireland is no exception! Although the pandemic is behind us, many travellers are still wondering whether they need to be vaccinated to go to Ireland. We take stock!
In general, no special vaccinations are required to enter Ireland (Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland). Local risks are minimal, and the WHO considers the Emerald Isle to be a safe, low-risk territory.
There’s no malaria, no Zika, and no tropical diseases (after all, we’re in the northern hemisphere!). The only risk is catching a cold if you’re exploring in the rain: nothing too exotic!
So there’s no reason to go overboard if you’ve followed your country’s standard vaccination schedule. There’s no reason why you should even be asked to show it when you go through customs!
It should be noted, however, that this rule may change in the event of a sudden health change, as was the case for Covid-19 (where the presentation of a vaccination facilitated entry during the crisis).
In such cases, it is important to find out about the country’s health situation, whether its borders are still open, or whether any new instructions need to be applied (vaccination, wearing a mask, safe distance, etc.). To find out more about this type of case, please consult the WHO website, as well as the Irish Department of Health website.
Fortunately, this type of event remains rare, and our previous misadventure with the coronavirus enabled the Irish government to develop an effective crisis management strategy!
As history has shown, a pandemic can turn a country’s health protocols on their head in less than a few days! That’s why we recommend that you always get the facts before you travel, pandemic or not!
This will give you a head start in the event of new requirements. It’s best to check before booking your plane or ferry ticket!
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