Known for its picturesque setting and incredible history, Ireland is all set to welcome the visitors again. As Europe plans to open up for travel this summer, Ireland is also ready to resume non-essential international travel. Ireland’s Prime Minister has approved the plans to resume international travel, and here’s everything you must know.
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International Visitors Can Visit Ireland From July 19 By Using Covid Travel Certificate System
In terms of allowing visitors, the country will follow the steps approved by the European Union, as per its COVID travel certificate system. Well, under this travel certificate system, travellers will have to show their vaccination certification, negative test results or state that they have recovered from covid. And unvaccinated children between seven and 18 will have to present a negative covid test before entering the country.
The travel certificate system will let travellers traverse across the European Union without any restrictions. With France and Italy opening soon, planning a trip to Europe this summers, is a possibility. As per the reports, Ireland will resume travel with the US and UK from July 19, and travellers from these countries will not need the European Union travel certificate.
Bars, Restaurants And Other Activities Will Also Resume In Ireland In July
Ireland has had the strictest lockdown since March 2020. In fact, the country had restricted people from travelling more than five km from their homes.
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And now, finally, after battling with the coronavirus, Ireland is all ready to welcome the visitors once again. Prime Minister Micheál Martin also said that the lockdown would be eased gradually, and bars and restaurants will be allowed to serve guests indoors from 5 July. According to Ireland’s health minister, Stephen Donnelly, around 50 per cent of adults will have taken one dose of the vaccine by this week’s end.