Official procedures

Ireland is a welcoming country. Citizens of many countries do not need a visa to enter. Those that do will find that the process is simple and straightforward. The Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) administers migration into and out of the Republic. So, what’s involved? Visa-free travel UK Citizens Under the Common Travel Area (CTA) arrangement, UK citizens are entitled to move to and live in Ireland without conditions or restrictions. Since the UK voted to leave the EU (Brexit), the British and Irish governments have signed an agreement that formally outlines the provisions

Ireland maintains a highly skilled eligible occupations list – a desideratum of the types of workers that the country needs to continue to prosper. Critical Skills Employment Permits seek to attract people with these skills by offering preferential immigration and support to get set up once you’re here. Benefits include immediate family reunification through the Irish Naturalisation & Immigration Service and employment permits for family members who choose to move. (Changes announced in 2019 mean that that spouses and partners of permit holders will themselves be granted immediate and full access to the Irish labour market without the need for a separate employment permit.) Applicants for the permit do not have to satisfy the Labour Market Needs Test.