UK Government travel advice

FCDO Advice for Ireland
For information on permitted stay duration and visas: UK Government Travel Advice for Ireland.

Evidence of competence

There is no specific requirement for evidence of competence other than that stipulated by the vessel's flag state.

A valid ICC should be acceptable evidence of competence as Resolution 40 has been formally adopted by Ireland.

We have been informed by Irish Sailing that following a review by the Marine Surveyors Office in the Department of Transport RYA Certificates of Competency, along with certain other UK issued ancillary certifications, are no longer valid for Commercial Endorsement in Ireland effective 1/1/21.

For further information

• Evidence of competence
• About Irish Sailing

Standard entry and exit formalities

EU member state (part of the customs territory of the EU (which includes territorial waters)). Further information is provided on the Entry & Exit Formalities page under Customs - EU Member States.

Not part of the Schengen area.

For further information

• Common Travel Area (CTA) between, the UK, Crown Dependencies and Ireland under which British and Irish citizens can move freely
• CTA affects by the coronavirus pandemic

Buying diesel

The law regarding the use of Marked Gas Oil (MGO) for private pleasure navigation changed on 1 January 2020. The use of MGO for private pleasure navigation is now prohibited and private pleasure craft owners should only purchase and use auto diesel as fuel for private pleasure navigation. Visit to learn more about Red Diesel Abroad.

Resources

• Code of Practice for the Safe Operation of Recreational Craft
• Notices for Irish Mariners

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