Changes To International Travel Requirements

Key Points 

• New inbound travel requirements  
• More vaccines approved for travel  

Overview  

The government of Ireland announced changes to international travel requirements that commenced on 9 Nov. 2021. Under these changes: 

• Current travel regulations will remain in place;
• World Health Organization Emergency List vaccines (SinoPharm BIBP and Coronavac known as Sinovac) will be accepted for the purposes of travel; 
• Mixed vaccines will be accepted for the purpose of travel; 
• A combination of a single vaccine dose administered to a person who has recovered from COVID-19 infection will be accepted for the purpose of travel; 
• Persons who cannot supply proof of vaccination must provide proof of recovery from COVID-19 or provide proof of a valid PCR test result before travel. A PCR test must be taken within 36 hours of arrival; and