There are no plans for passports to become a requirement for people travelling from the Isle of Man to the United Kingdom.
That was made clear in the House of Keys today, following a question from Onchan MHK Peter Karran.
Chief Minister Tony Brown said passports would continue to be used only as a form of identification.
He said the decision had been come following extensive discussions with the UK government:
"Agreement has successfully been reached that there will be no requirement for individuals from the Isle of Man to carry passports, or any other identification, in order for them to enter the United Kingdom, and this will also apply for travellers from the United Kingdom to our Island.
"I would add that carriers would undoubtedly continue to require proof of identity from travellers, as they do at present.
"I can also advise the house that the routine collection of passenger data, under the e-Borders programme will now not apply to travel between the Isle of Man and the United Kingdom."
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