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If you have Irish ancestry or Irish family members and have significant connections to Ireland then you may be eligible to apply for Irish citizenship. New guidelines recently published by the Department of Justice have clarified the requirements to qualify for citizenship under Section 16 of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, which allows … Read more
Critical Skills Employment Permits are available for two types of roles: Critical Skills Employment Permits differ from General Employment Permits in a number of ways, including: If you would like our assistance with a Critical Skills Employment Permit application or are seeking advice on employment permits in general, please do not hesitate to contact us … Read more
There are a number of ways a child can claim Irish citizenship: A child will automatically be an Irish citizen if: In these cases the child may simply apply for an Irish passport from the Irish Passport Office. A child under 16 may be eligible to apply for Irish citizenship if: ‘Reckonable’ residence means time … Read more
Once an EU citizen or their family member has lived in Ireland continuously for 5 years, they may be eligible to apply for permanent residence in Ireland. For EU citizens, this means they will no longer need to show that they are working, self-employed, studying, involuntarily unemployed or residing with sufficient resources in order to … Read more
If you are an EEA national currently residing in Ireland or are planning to move here in future and wish to bring a family member, it is important to understand your rights and entitlements. In this article, we will outline how EEA nationals can bring family members who are not nationals of an EEA country … Read more
The Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permit and Internship Employment Permit are two separate programmes that enable individuals to work in Ireland for a specific duration. Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permit For non-EEA nationals who are employed by a company abroad but wish to work in Ireland for a period of time to complete training or provide expertise, … Read more
A Stamp 4 EUFAM permission is dependent on a relationship with an EEA national, which means that if there is a change in this relationship it may impact the Stamp 4 EUFAM permission. Examples would include where a marriage or civil partnership with an EEA national ends, where the EEA national leaves Ireland or where … Read more
Ireland, known for its rich history, picturesque landscapes, and warm hospitality, has become an attractive destination for many individuals seeking to connect with their Irish roots. In some cases, a person’s Irish heritage may even mean they can become an Irish citizen. This is known as citizenship by descent and the application to become a … Read more
For any adoption which took place abroad to have legal effect in Ireland it must first be registered with the Adoption Authority of Ireland (AAI). In 2010 the law in relation to adoption changed substantially with the Adoption Act 2010. As a result, the AAI will only recognise two types of foreign adoptions which have … Read more
There are a number of ways a person can be entitled to Irish citizenship. Aside from applying for citizenship through naturalisation or Foreign Birth Registration, a person who was not born in Ireland will automatically be an Irish citizen if one of their parents was an Irish citizen at the time of their birth and … Read more
