What do you need to know to immigrate to Ireland?

What do you need to know about immigrating to Ireland

Dublin, the capital of Ireland, is a city with a large population, developed commerce and rich economy. For the vast majority of immigrant applicants, choosing to settle in Dublin is undoubtedly the wisest decision. Not only is the infrastructure here complete, but many large international companies are gathered here, and there are also many employment opportunities. Besides Dublin, Cork is the second largest city in Ireland and a beautiful port city in the southwest. Other major cities, including Waterford, Wakeford and Drogheda on the east coast, as well as sligo in the northwest and limerick and Golve in the west, are all good settlements.

Although Ireland is now quite urbanized, its culture still retains many uniqueness, and the local people cherish the traditions left over from history to a great extent. Although the pastoral life described in the pastoral poems is far away, it is still the best thing in Irish memory.

Second, Ireland's climatic environment and conditions

No inland region in Ireland is more than 70 miles from the ocean, so every region has a rainy and humid climate all year round. In addition, the North Atlantic Ocean current and the mild southwest wind keep the temperature in all parts of Ireland relatively uniform, with little temperature difference in the same season.

Winter in Ireland is January and February, which is also the coldest time of the year, but the average temperature is still between 4 and 7, and there is basically no time below zero. July and August in summer is also the hottest time of the year in Ireland. The temperature is between 14- 16, which is lower than the autumn temperature in China and quite comfortable.

If you want to travel to Ireland, choose sunny May and June. During this period, most parts of Ireland have an average of 5.5 to 6.5 hours of sunshine every day. In other seasons, the rainfall is still abundant.

Three. Population, Language and Religion in Ireland

Since 1980, immigrants from Africa, Asia and Europe have flooded into Ireland. Up to now, ethnic minorities account for almost 12% of Ireland's total population, among which Poles are the most.

According to the Irish Constitution, Irish is the first official language and English is the second official language, so all official documents of the Irish government will be published in Irish and English. However, since 1992 introduced Irish into schools, the usage rate has been declining. In fact, English has become the common language of Ireland, and Irish basically exists only in official documents.

The main religion in Ireland is Roman Catholicism, which accounts for more than 4/5 of the total population. There are few other religious groups, mainly including the Anglican Church.

Four. Traffic in Ireland

There are many scattered rural areas in Ireland, so a large and perfect expressway system is essential. Ireland's highway routes extend in all directions, and most roads are in good condition. Cities and towns mainly rely on direct railways, and the tram system in the city is very modern. In aviation, Dublin International Airport has flights to European countries, among which Ryanair is a model of European low-cost airlines.

Article 2 Types of Irish visas

1, tourist visa

Although Ireland is a part of the European Union, it does not belong to the Schengen area, which means that it cannot enter the country with a Schengen visa. Travelers are nationals of certain countries, including the European Union and the United States, and can enter Ireland visa-free.

As part of the visa-free program, citizens of some countries with British visas can enter Ireland without an Irish visa, including some countries in Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Europe. However, if there are special requirements, foreigners should confirm these requirements with their respective Irish embassies or consulates.

2. Business visa

Foreigners who go to Ireland for business meetings or conferences also need short-term visas. The list of nationals who need visas is the same as that of tourist visas.

In addition to the general documents required for tourist visas, business visa applications also need to include an invitation letter from the Irish host company, a confirmation letter from the applicant's employer and the applicant's residence certificate in Ireland.

3. Residence visa

Foreigners who are not from the European Economic Area or Switzerland need a long-term visa if they want to stay in Ireland for more than three months. This applies to foreigners who intend to work, study or live with their families in Ireland.

In addition to the required relevant visas and travel documents, applicants may need to prove that they have sufficient funds to support themselves during the proposed stay.

After obtaining a long-term visa, the applicant must apply for entry and register with INIS Immigration and Naturalization Bureau. In this case, a residence permit is required.

Foreigners who want to work in this country need to apply for an Irish employment permit from the Ministry of Employment, Enterprise and Innovation, then apply for an entry visa if necessary, and finally register with INIS.

Further reading: Irish immigration application procedures

1. To contact the guarantor, the guarantor must meet the following three conditions:

(1) Irish citizens or foreign nationals who have obtained permanent residency;

② At least 18 years old;

(3) Adult children or siblings who are guarantors must stay in Ireland for more than two years.

2. The guarantor in Ireland formally applied to the Irish Immigration Bureau to fulfill the guarantee procedures. The proof of immigration guarantee is to fill in the nomination made by the immigration bureau, also known as the guarantee. The guarantor must issue birth certificate, citizenship certificate or passport, naturalization certificate and entry and residence certificate. The main items of the nomination book include: the relationship between the nominee and the immigrant applicant, name, age, marital status, address, position, etc. After completing the nomination form, send it to the immigration office, and attach the guarantor's identity certificate, naturalization certificate, passport, etc. After the guarantor fills in the nomination form for the immigrant applicant and signs it, he also confirms certain legal responsibilities:

(1) Guarantee to provide necessary assistance to the warrantee, and be responsible for arranging accommodation at the initial stage after employment, and provide accommodation for one year if necessary;

(2) Responsible for the living expenses of the first year of immigration;

The new "green card" regulation will apply to two types of migrant workers: the first type is migrant workers with an annual income of more than 60 thousand euros who are engaged in high-tech jobs, and they do not need the support of their employers. According to the new policy, they will become independent workers, enjoy almost the same rights as Irish citizens, and can legally live in Ireland for a long time. The second category is that the annual income is between 30,000 and 60,000 euros, and they are engaged in information engineering, computers, biopharmaceuticals and other industries. These migrant workers must hold work permits for more than two years.

The fundamental reason for issuing a green card is to retain more high-tech talents for Irish society through the green card system and put more pressure on migrant workers in the name of short-term study.