Coming, going & Where to stay
You need to apply for Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to visit the UK
I am neither a lawyer nor your lawyer, but here is what the internet says:
If you carry a US/Mexican/Canadian passport, you will need ETA clearance to enter the United Kingdom starting in January (so you will need this for the wedding.) This is a new requirement from the UK government, so it is not something that you already have. You can apply for this now.
If you carry an EU+ passport, you will need ETA clearance staring in April 2 (so you will not need this for the wedding.) If you want to apply for it anyway, you can apply staring on March 5.
ETA costs £10, and you use a smart phone app to apply. All you need is your passport, and you will take a picutre of yourself durring the process. The ETA lasts for 2 years or until your passport expires. Allegedly, your ETA should be approved within 3 working days. Do you trust that? Neither do I, and some of you are special snowflakes. You should apply for it now.
If you hold a UK or Irish passport or you have a UK visa, none of this applies to you.
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Again, I’m not a lawer, but the internet seems to think the answer is yes.
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No. Somewhat famously the UK left the EU and that’s been going great and has not caused any problems at all. ETA (UK) and ETIAS (EU) are different programs. The EU has postposed the ETIAS program at least six times since 2022, and it will not be in effect for our wedding (or maybe ever, who knows.)
Flying in and out
Belfast has two different airports:
Befast International Airport (BFS) and
Belfast City Airport (BHD).
Belfast Internation is a 25-30 minute taxi (£35-40) or 30-45 minute bus ride (£10). Belfast City is much closer and within city limits.
Dublin International Airport (DUB)
AirCoach and DublinExpress have frequent bus services between DUB and Belfast City Center. Felxible return tickets can be booked in advance at a lower cost (€20-€30).
Where to stay
There are many hotels in Belfast, but public transportation runs on a hub and spoke system; all busses run to and from City Hall. We recomend that you stay somewhere near City Hall.
The map has several good options for hotels near city center.