Passport and Visa and Health Information and Requirements

It is the responsibility of the lead passenger travelling to make sure that they hold the correct passport and visa requirements for every person on the booking. Linevana Limited, trading as Cassidy Travel will not be held responsible for any financial loss or costs incurred as a direct result of the failure of the lead passenger to ensure the correct passport and visa requirements are met.

The information in this section is valid for Irish Citizens only. Non-Irish Citizens must consult the Embassy of their destination and the Office Immigration Department regarding any special documentation they may require for the countries they are visiting and transiting and/or for return to Ireland. It is your responsibility to check with the applicable Embassy or Consulate to see whether the destination(s) that you are visiting requires a visa, especially if you do not hold an Irish Passport. If you fail to do so, you will be solely responsible for any costs, loss or damage, which you or we incur as a result of the failure to carry out the above action.

It is also important to remember to include all transit points of your journey, which may also require you to obtain a Visa. Please note that most countries require that your passport is Valid for Six months beyond the period of your stay. Some countries apply different rules, and you should contact the Embassy or Consulate of your destination for the relevant and up to date and current information. Please note that all children require their own Passport for travel. It is vital that you ensure that your passport is legible and intact. Any sign of damage could result in a refusal of carriage or entry into your country of destination. If you hold an Irish Passport and require information in respect of the validity of your passport, procedure and time required to apply for a passport or renew an existing passport, the regulations in respect of minors, or if your passport has been lost or stolen, you can contact the Passport Office:

Passport Office,
Knockmaun House,
42-47, Lower Mount Street,
Dublin 2.
Telephone: 00 353 (0) 1 6711633
Out of hours Emergency: 00 353 (0) 1 4082000
www.dfa.ie

It is your responsibility to obtain the appropriate visa for your destination(s) and any applicable transit point. If you require information in respect of current visa requirements, procedure and the time required to apply for the applicable visa, we recommend you contact the Department of Foreign Affairs or check with the applicable Embassy or Consulate to see whether the destination(s) that you are visiting requires a visa. Please note that specific requirements for specific countries can be complex and subject to change at short notice.

The name on the Passport must match the name on the ticket, otherwise you may not be able to travel, and insurance may be invalid. If, after booking a holiday, but prior to travel, any member of your party changes their name, e.g., as a result of marriage or otherwise, you must notify us immediately so that we can endeavor to make the necessary changes to your holiday documentation. Please note that a change in name may incur charges or the purchase of a new ticket. All of these charges and fees will be payable by you.

For Travel to the United States of America it is important to note the following:

A Visa will be necessary for entry into the United States of America (USA) unless passengers are eligible under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). The VWP allows holders of full Irish Citizens Passports who have the right of abode in Ireland to complete a Visa Waiver Form and submit this prior to travel. You must ensure that you comply with all USA Government requirements as per the Visa Waiver Form before confirming your booking. All Irish Passport holders, including children, travelling to the USA under the Visa Waiver Program will need their own machine-readable passports (MRP). This means that anyone without an MRP, including children will need a visa to travel to the USA.

If you have a serious communicable disease of public health significance including HIV you are not eligible to travel on the Visa Waiver Program and must possess a valid visa for entry into the United States of America.

If you have ever been arrested or convicted for any reason in any country, even if the arrest did not lead to a conviction, including driving offences, you may require a visa and should consult the US Embassy directly (details are below)

For further details on entry requirements for the USA and the VWP (as there are some restrictions and requirements which may change from time to time), please check the US Embassy website at http://dublin.usembassy.gov

You should also seek the advice on any vaccinations and precautions that may be compulsory or recommended from a health professional your GP, practice Nurse, Pharmacist or travel health clinic – ideally at least twelve weeks before travel. You may also contact the World Health Organisation on www.who.int for further advice.

Note: The relationship between the Firm and the Member is that of lawyer and client and subject to the usual rights of privilege and confidentiality. A member shall not, without the prior consent in writing of the adviser, disclose to any person the contents of any communication (whether written or oral) from the adviser to the Member. For these purposes absolute privilege shall be deemed to attach to all such communications and the said privilege shall be that of the adviser and the member jointly and neither party shall be entitled to disclose any such information without the prior consent in writing of the other.

UK Entry Requirements – Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)

The UK government has introduced new travel requirements for EU and non-EU citizens. An Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is now mandatory for individuals who do not require a visa for short stays and do not hold UK immigration status. This includes children under 18 and must be obtained before travel.

• Non-EU Nationals: ETA applications are open, and it will be required for travel from 8 January 2025.
• Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Nationals: An ETA is already required.
• EU Nationals: Applications open from 5 March 2025, and ETAs will be required from 2 April 2025.

Irish and British citizens traveling on valid Irish or British passports are exempt. Dual citizens must travel on their Irish or British passport to avoid requiring an ETA.

Travelers who fail to secure an ETA may be denied boarding or entry to the UK at their own expense. Travelers are advised to check the UK government website for the most up-to-date requirements before departure.