Northern Ireland Tourists to Face Immigration Checks

UK legislation will mean tourists entering Northern Ireland from the Republic will have to apply for authorisation

A truck drives past a “money changed” sign for euro, sterling, and dollar currencies on the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, in Jonesborough, Northern Ireland, on May 19, 2022. Clodagh Kilcoyne /Reuters

Tourists crossing into Northern Ireland from the Republic of Ireland are set to be hit by immigration checks.

The regulations, due to be rolled out by the Home Office next year, will mean those visiting the region from abroad will be legally required to hold an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).