New Rules Exposed: UK Nationals and Relatives in Ireland
Nothing will change for UK nationals living in Ireland after the 1st of January. The protections provided by the Common Travel Area mean that UK nationals living here will continue to travel freely, live, work and access education, healthcare and social services in each other’s country, after the UK leaves the EU. Separate arrangements are being put in place for non-EEA family members and/or dependants of UK nationals who are, as of 31 December 2020, exercising EU Treaty Rights under the EU Free Movement Directive and who hold a valid Irish Resident Permit on that basis, known as ‘EUFAM’.A new scheme will be introduced for UK nationals who come to Ireland after 31 December 2020 and wish to bring their non-EEA family members.
New Hope: Quarantine of all States Revisited in Ireland
The Minister for Health has announced that Mandatory Hotel Quarantine is no longer in place. This came into effect immediately. Travellers entering Ireland must still follow travel regulations, such as a pre-travel RT-PCR test, unless you have possession of proof of vaccination or recovery from Covid-19 and fill out a Passenger Locator Form prior to your arrival to Ireland.
Stunning New National Minimum Wage in Ireland
The national minimum hourly rate in Ireland is €10.50. However, if you receive board or lodgings, that is food or accommodation from your employer, there are maximum amounts that can be included.
Introducing the Visa Freebie in Ireland for Ukrainian People
Following the escalating situation in Ukraine, the Minister for Justice has announced the immediate lifting of visa requirements between Ukraine and Ireland. The lifting of visa requirements unfortunately only applies to Ukrainian nationals and aims to support and streamline the swift exit of Ukrainian family members of Irish citizens, and family members of Ukrainian nationals living in Ireland.
New and Thrilling Changes to Citizenship Application in Ireland
The Department of Justice have announced that significant changes are being introduced for citizenship applications. An applicant must also accumulate a total of 150 points for establishing identity in order to meet the appropriate standard. Where an applicant is not able to achieve 150 points they should contact the Department of Justice.
New and Secure Residence Permit Cards in Ireland
A new version of the Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card is being introduced for all non-EEA nationals who are registered to live, work or study in Ireland. The new IRP card, which complies with updated EU common format specifications, includes the cardholder’s signature as well as additional security features.
New EU Application Forms To Be Introduced in Ireland
All new applications for EU Treaty Rights, please ensure that you apply via the new forms. Please note that applications completed using the old forms were accepted up to and including the 30/04/2022 (post marked 29/04/2022). Thereafter applications have only been accepted on the new forms and those on the old forms were returned without further processing.
New Spectacular 5-year Multiple Visa Option for Ireland
The 5-year multi entry short stay visa will allow eligible applicants from all visa required countries who visit Ireland regularly, for business or family reasons in particular, to make one application, which when granted, will then cover travel over a five year period.