2.1.1 A valid signed passport
2.1.1.1 For travel outside the EEA (European Economic Area), the passport must be valid for the period of the intended stay, except for the below countries:
- For travel to Jordan, the passport must be valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay.
- For travel to Turkey, the passport must be valid for six months from the date of entry.
- For travel to Montenegro, the passport must be valid for at least 3 months.
- For travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina, the passport must be valid for at least 3 months.
2.1.1.2 For travel to Israel, passengers must have a ticket for flying out of the country.
2.1.1.3 All non-EU passport holders travelling into a Schengen member country must make sure that their passport is valid for at least three months from the date they will leave the Schengen member country, unless the person has a Schengen-issued residence permit or long-term visa.
UK passport holders travelling into a Schengen member country (excluding Ireland) as of 1 January 2021 must make sure that their passport:
- is valid for at least three months from the date they will leave the Schengen member country, unless the person has a Schengen-issued residence permit or long-term visa.
- should be issued within the previous 10 years upon the date of arrival.
For more information, please visit the UK Government’s official website via the link below: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/passport-rules-for-travel-to-europe
From 1^st^ October 2021, nationals of the EEA/EU or Switzerland travelling to the United Kingdom must be in possession of a valid passport, as National ID cards issued by the EEA/EU and Switzerland are no longer acceptable to enter the UK (unless you hold a form of residence status in the UK
The following are Schengen Member Countries: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden or Switzerland.
2.1.2 A valid national identity card issued by the government of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden or Switzerland
The following countries accept National Identity Cards issued by the Government of an EEA Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Montenegro
2.1.3 An Irish Passport Card (only for Irish citizens travelling within the European Union and the European Economic Area)
2.1.4 A valid ‘Kinderreisepass’ travel document issued to children under 16 by the German Government
2.1.5 A valid Greek National Police identity card (only for travelling within the EU)
2.1.6 A valid UN Refugee Convention Travel Document – (issued under Article 28(1) of the 1951 UN Convention, by a Government in place of a valid passport.)
2.1.7 A valid Convention Travel Document – (issued under Article 27 of the 1954 UN Convention for Stateless Persons, by a contracting state in place of a valid passport)
2.1.8 A valid collective passport issued by an EU/EEA country
2.1.9 A valid VISA (if required) for the destination Country:
Any children included in the parent’s passport must have their own visa and must be travelling with the adult named in the visa.
2.1.10 French residents (under 18 years old) who are travelling on Schengen and Non-Schengen flights without a parent or guardian must show a completed AST (Autorisation de sortie du territoire), and the documents specified in the AST
2.1.11 Italian citizens under 14 who are travelling with the new-style ID card ‘Carta d‘identità’ and with one or both parents can travel on EU and Schengen flights without any other documents if the parent’s or guardian’s name is mentioned in the ID card. Otherwise, the parent or legal guardian must carry the child’s birth certificate or family status certificate
If the child under 14 is travelling with the new-style ID card, with a person who is not their parent or legal guardian, the child must have an ‘affido’ signed by both parents or the legal guardian and stamped by the passport authority
2.1.12 Portuguese residents under 18 who are flying between Portugal and a non-Schengen member state, and are not with a parent or legal guardian, need a travel authorisation. This must be signed by both parents or a legal guardian
- If the parents or legal guardian live in Portugal, the signatures (or signature) must be notarised (signed by a person who has legally certified parental responsibility and to confirm that the signatures are authentic)
- If the parents or legal guardian do not live in Portugal, the signatures (or signature) must be confirmed as authentic by a Portuguese embassy or consulate in the country where they live
This travel authorisation is also needed when minors are accompanied by someone who is not a parent or legal guardian. In this case the travel authorisation must also clearly show the name of the person. Foreign minors under 18 years and travelling alone may be refused entry if they do not have anyone in Portugal taking responsibility for their stay.
It is each passenger’s responsibility to carry a travel document which meets the requirements of Ryanair, immigration and other authorities. Any fines, penalties incurred by us as a result of breach of these requirements shall be paid by or charged to you.
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL – TRAVEL DOCUMENTS ACCEPTED :
- A valid passport (Note: all non EU passport holders, travelling into a Schengen member country are obliged to ensure that their passport is valid for at least 3 months from the date of their departure from the Schengen member country. This requirement does not apply to holders of a Schengen issued residence permit or long term visas.
- UK passport holders travelling into a Schengen member country (except Ireland) as of 1 January 2021 must make sure that their passport:
– is valid for at least three months from the date they will leave the Schengen member country, unless the person has a Schengen-issued residence permit or long-term visa.
- A valid National Identity Card issued by the government of a European Economic Area (EEA) country. (Only the following EEA countries currently issue National Identity Cards acceptable for carriage on Ryanair flights: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France*, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland. *The validity of French National ID cards (issued for adults) has been extended from 10 years to 15 years ONLY for cards issued between 2nd January 2004 and 31st December 2013.
- Irish Passport Card – the Irish passport card can be used by Irish citizens for travel within the European Union and the European Economic Area.
- For travel to Morocco – only a valid passport is accepted. The passport must be valid for the period of intended stay.
- For travel to Israel – passports must be valid for the period of intended stay and passengers must be in possession of a return and or onward ticket.
- For travel to Jordan only a valid passport is accepted. The passport must be valid for six months beyond the period of attended stay
- valid German Government issued ‘Kinderausweis’ travel document
- A valid Greek National Police identity card
- A valid Italian ‘Certificato Di Nascita’ with photo (for use by children under 16 years) which has been endorsed as ‘VALIDO PER L’ESPATRIO’ for travel on international flights, . A
- A valid UN Refugee Convention Travel Document – (issued in accordance with Article 28(1) of the 1951 UN Convention, by a Government in place of a valid passport.)
- A valid Convention Travel Document – (issued in accordance with Article 27 of the 1954 UN Convention for Stateless Persons, by a contracting state in place of a valid passport)
- A valid Collective Passport issued by an EU/EEA country
- A passport for travel outside the EEA (European Economic Area) must be valid for period of intended stay.
If a visa is applicable any children/infants must be travelling with the adult named on a visa vignette
Special photo ID requirements for minors – International EU/EEA Travel
Spanish resident children under the age of 18 years who are travelling without their parents/legal guardians on a valid national identity card on flights between European Economic Area (EEA) countries must have a form (collected from their local police station) of written authorisation to travel from their parents. This form will need to be presented at the passport control.
From 15th January 2017, French and Alien minors residing in France, travelling without their parents/guardians, on Schengen and Non-Schengen flights must present an ATS (AUTORISATION DE SORTIE DU TERRITOIRE (AST) D’UN MINEUR NON ACCOMPAGNÉ PAR UN TITULAIRE DE L’AUTORITÉ PARENTALE) duly completed together with the documentation required in the ATS. Information about this requirement can be found using the following link; https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F1359
Italian minors under 14 years travelling with the new style ID Card “Carta d‘identità” and with one or both parents can travel on EU/Schengen flights with no additional documentation required only if the name of the parents are mentioned
in the document, otherwise, the parent or the legal guardian must carry the family status certificate or the birth certificate of the minor.
If the minor under 14 is travelling with the new style ID card with neither a parent nor a legal guardian but with a third person, he/she should be in possession of an “affido“signed by both parents or the legal guardian and stamped by the Authority in charge of issuing passports
Portuguese routes: Portuguese nationals and alien residents under 18 years leaving or re-entering Portugal, to or from a non-Schengen member state unaccompanied by their father, mother or legal guardian need a travel authorisation. This must be signed by both parents or legal guardian with the signature notarised if the parents or legal guardian reside in Portugal; or authenticated by a Portuguese embassy or consulate in the country where the parents or legal guardian reside. This travel authorisation is also required when minors are accompanied by a person other than their father, mother or legal guardian. In such cases the travel authorisation must also clearly show the name of the accompanying person. Foreign minors under 18 years and traveling alone may be refused entry if they do not have anyone in Portugal taking responsibility for their stay.
DOMESTIC FLIGHT – TRAVEL DOCUMENTS ACCEPTED: