Ireland
With ongoing efforts to support foreign direct investment, Ireland offers multiple visa types to aid employers in Ireland to attract the best talent from around the globe. Here is a summary of the most common immigration routes for Ireland:
Non-schengen Area: travellers must obtain a separate Irish visa, as schengen visas or residence permits do not permit entry into Ireland.
Business visas: A short stay business visa allows the holder to travel to Ireland to conduct permitted business activities for up to 90 days, with an allowance to conduct work activities for 14 consecutive days.
Tourist visas: A short stay tourist visa allows the holder to travel to Ireland for up to 90 days to enjoy activities such as tour around Ireland, visit family and friends and study short-term courses.
*It’s important to note that not all nationalities are visa required for Ireland. Contact us for more information on your circumstances.
Employment Permits: Ireland offers multiple types of employment permits, allowing employers the flexibility to hire in any role (outside of those listed on the ineligible occupation list). The most common employment permit types are: Critical Skills, General, and Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) employment permits. Almost all non EU/UK and Irish nationals will require an employment permit in order to work in Ireland for over 90 days.
Entry Visa Application: If an employment permit is granted to an individual outside of Ireland, and they are a visa-required national, then they will need to obtain an Irish entry visa prior to travelling to Ireland, and after their permit is issued.
Registration Requirement: For stays exceeding 90 days, the individual will be required to register their permission in Ireland and obtain their IRP card.
Other Work Visa Routes: For short-term work assignments of 90 days or less, the Atypical Working Scheme might be a suitable route.
There are various ways in which Irish citizenship can be obtained depending on the individual’s circumstances. We can assist with routes such as:
- Naturalisation through 5+ years of eligible residence
- Naturalisation through an eligible relationship with an Irish national
- Foreign birth registration (FBR) applications
Please reach out to Hudson McKenzie for an assessment to determine the best route.
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