What is an Irish passport card?

The Ireland passport card is a travel document that citizens can use for certain travel instead of the standard passport book. It is similar in size to a credit card and it has a Seal Crypt strip. You can only get a passport card if you hold a valid Ireland passport book.

You must apply online to get an Irish passport card.

Where can I use it?

You can use the passport card when traveling in the European Union, the European Economic Area (which includes Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway), and Switzerland.

No need for a passport to enter the United Kingdom, but airlines and sea carriers may want you to prove your identity when checking in. You should check with your airline or sea carrier to see what types of identification they accept.

To travel to other non-EEA countries, you must use your standard Irish passport book.