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Visa in Ireland

Everything You Need to Know

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Before you start pulling your hair out, we’ve got some good news for UK nationals looking to move to Ireland from the UK after Brexit. Brexit has not impeded your ability to move to Ireland. Continue reading to find out why! We also have advice for non-UK and non-EU nationals looking visas for Ireland.

Do I Need a Visa to Move to Ireland?

If you are a UK citizen and hold a British passport, you do not need a visa due to the Common Travel Area (CTA). This agreement means that travel for Irish and British nationals across the British Isles is unrestricted, even after Brexit. This makes your move to Ireland a lot easier. Non-UK family members are not covered under this agreement and will need to apply for a visa.

If you are an EU citizen and hold a passport from an EU nation, you do not need a visa as Ireland is part of the EU and you have freedom of movement to the Republic of Ireland (just note that this does not include Northern Ireland as it is part of the UK).

If you are neither an EU nor UK citizen, you will need to apply for a visa before you can work or live in Ireland.

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How to Apply for a Visa

If you are a family member of a UK national, please visit this page from the Irish government for information about obtaining a visa.

As a non-UK/EU national, before applying for a visa, you will likely need to apply for a work permit, particularly if you wish to work in Ireland.

Fortunately, you can apply for an Irish long-stay visa online. That simplifies the process since you don’t need to travel and travel with all your documents to the nearest embassy. Just note, that if you are applying from a country where English is the language of legal documents, you will need to have your documents officially translated.

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Visa Requirements

Here are some of the required documents that you will need on your application process:

  • Birth Certificate(s)
  • Marriage Certificates (if applicable)
  • Divorce Certificates (if applicable)
  • Passport Sized Photos
  • Passport Valid for 12 Months After Arrival
  • An Application Letter Detailing Your Intentions
  • Work Permit and Letter from Employer
  • Qualifications Work Experience
  • Proof of Insurance
  • Previous Application(s)

What next?

Well, if you are applying for a visa, then just wait until your visa is granted and then you can start planning your move.

For those who don’t need a visa, you can start planning your move to Ireland immediately. No time like the present!