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Holiday and travel advice

Useful information whether you're holidaying at home or abroad. Find out more about passports, travel checklists, health, smart sunbathing and what you can do if you're staying in Northern Ireland.

Travelling abroad

Advice and information if you're planning on a trip away

Passports

All you need to know about passport applications and renewals. Also if you lose your passport while abroad

Before you travel

Find country-by-country travel advice, travellers' checklists, plus information on travel and health insurance

If things go wrong

How and where to get help and advice if things go wrong abroad

Claim health treatment in Europe (EHIC card)

Information and how to apply for a European Health Insurance Card

Sea and river travel

Information on everything from ferry services to using pleasure craft

Activities, attractions and events (leisure, home and community section)

Find out about things to do, attractions and events around Northern Ireland

Where to stay in Northern Ireland (leisure, home and community section)

Where to stay on holiday - including hotels, bed and breakfasts, caravan and camping sites, accommodation standards and guides

Smart sunbathing (young people section)

Advice for young people on risks of over-exposure to the sun

Protection from the sun (health and well-being section)

Sensible tips to help protect you from the harmful effects of the sun

History, heritage and museums (leisure, home and community section)

Historic buildings and monuments you can visit in Northern Ireland

Outdoor recreation (leisure, home and community section)

Information on angling, forests, waterways, enjoying coasts, beaches, parks and green spaces

Travel holidays and breaks (people with disabilities section)

Holiday and travel advice for destinations both in Northern Ireland and further afield

Travel and leisure in retirement (pensions and retirement planning section)

Advice for older people planning to travel at home and abroad

Holiday advice from nidirect (leisure, home and community section)

Useful advice for any holidays, breaks or day trips

Greener travel and leisure (environment and greener living section)

Considering the potential impact on the environment when choosing a holiday destination

Driving in other countries on a Northern Ireland licence (motoring section)

Useful advice for those intending to drive whilst travelling abroad

Need a new or updated licence? (motoring section)

If you need to hire a car or use your driving licence for identification when you are travelling, make sure it's up-to-date