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4 days agoThe 22 countries on Ireland's 'Do Not Travel' list - ignoring the advice will void your insurance
Travel to countries the Department of Foreign Affairs advises against can invalidate travel insurance.
Due to a technical issue with a software update, passports issued between 23 December 2025 and 6 January 2026 inclusive are not fully compliant with international travel standards and there is a possibility that some passport holders may have an issue at eGates and border control when travelling. The Passport Service sincerely regrets this issue and apologises to affected citizens for the inconvenience caused. In order to mitigate against any possible travel issues, the passport service has notified border authorities worldwide through the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), as well as Irish Border Management.