Elaine O'Sullivan 
An Afghan refugee, resident in Pakistan, has recently succeeded in his application to have his employment visa refusal quashed and remitted to another Department of Justice official for reconsidering. The Applicant was granted an employment permit to work as a Chef De Partie in Ireland in February 2023, but his subsequent employment visa was refused … Read more
If you are the spouse of an Irish citizen and you would like to move to Ireland to live with them on a long-term basis, you may be eligible to do so provided you meet the Department of Justice’s conditions. The first thing to consider is if you are from a visa required country. If … Read more
If you are a retired non-EEA national, with sufficient financial resources, and you would like to relocate to Ireland on a long-term basis, then the Stamp 0 immigration permission might be a suitable option for you. It is essential that you are retired from all forms of employment as any form of economic activity in … Read more
On 2nd September 2024, the Employment Permit Acts 2024 were brought into effect, consolidating and updating the existing Act in place since 2006. The aim of the new Act is to create a more flexible employment permits system better able to respond to the changing needs of the labour market which ensures the protection of … Read more
If you are a retired non-EEA national, interested in relocating to Ireland for the later years of your life, the Stamp 0 immigration permission might be a suitable option for you. Stamp 0 is an immigration permission which allows you to reside in the State, subject to meeting certain conditions. It does not permit you … Read more
If you are not an Irish citizen by birth you can become a naturalised Irish citizen through marriage. In Ireland, the option of becoming a naturalised citizen through marriage to an Irish citizen is available to individuals who meet specific eligibility criteria. Spouses and civil partners of Irish nationals are eligible for naturalisation through marriage, … Read more
The Department of Enterprise (DETE) has introduced substantial modifications to its application procedures for Stamp 4 support letters, effective from 30th November 2023. This announcement has direct implications for specific groups, notably impacting Critical Skills Employment Permit holders, Researchers on a Hosting Agreement, and NCHD Multi-Site General Employment Permit holders looking to transfer to a … Read more
Both Long Term Residency and Permanent Residency apply to individuals who have been legally resident in Ireland for a minimum period of 60 months (5 years). The difference lies in the type of permission that allowed them to stay in the country for that entire period. Long Term Residency applies to individuals who were resident … Read more
