CONDITIONS OF TRAVEL
VITAL LINKS FOR YOU TO READ ON ALL THE INFORMATION
Gov.ie on Travel to Ireland during Covid-19
Citizens information on Covid travel
Very handy tool to follow the EU covid travel restrictions updated daily!
FLIGHTS AND ENTERING Ireland
Some airlines still require a PCR test regardless of Ireland's requirements, check with your airline and get it in writing if they say not required.
Also as Ireland has dropped the requirement for a passenger locator form you may choose to download and print this:
Passenger locator form no longer needed for Ireland
Ireland's Border Management Unit (Passport Control)- BMU
If you live in Ireland in possession of IRP/GNIB card
If you are travelling back to South Africa over the Holidays and will return to Ireland thereafter, please see the screenshots at the end of this article. Also keep your eyes on the media and gov announcements on potential Mandatory Hotel Quarantine on your return (possible).
You will also want to read the details on re-entry visas for minors under 16 years who do not have IRP cards depending on when you wish to travel and if the travel restrictions are still in place when you fly HERE
Further extensions on IRP cards announced 17th Dec 2021 HERE
TRAVEL TO SOUTH AFRICA
Travel to SA rules updated 23/3/22- PCR tests have been dropped to go to SA
Media
Watch the media for further information
RTE is the Irish National News outlet https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/
Visiting Ireland - As South Africa is a non-visa required country what documents do I need to enter Ireland on holiday?
Letter of Invitation - For family joining you later in Ireland/ Coming on Holiday/ Job Interview
Entry in to Ireland - To enter in to Ireland, what documents do I need and how does it work?
Flights from South Africa to Ireland - Airlines and routes from South Africa to Ireland