Non-Irish nationals in Ireland will not need UK visa waiver to cross border
Visitors who do not need a visa to come to the UK may require an Electronic Travel Authorisation instead.
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The Government appears to have abandoned plans that would have required non-Irish nationals permanently resident in Ireland to apply for a visa waiver to travel to Northern Ireland.
The provision had been opposed by the Irish government, which had warned that it could disrupt the lives of people across the island who are not Irish or British citizens, particularly those living along the border.
The UK Government has said the new requirement would be smooth, light-touch, and would aim to “strengthen our border”.
