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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Cillian Sherlock

UK-Ireland ferry passengers warned of passport rule change

Irish Ferries informed customers of the rule change on Wednesday - (Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)

People taking ferries between Britain and Ireland will need a valid passport from late September following updated directives from the UK Border Force.

Ferry operators Stena Line and Irish Ferries told customers on Wednesday of the changes, which stem from UK Border Force rules concerning the "accuracy and integrity of passenger data before boarding".

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