Part 1: What you need to know when immigrating to Ireland

1. The main cities in Ireland

Dublin, the capital of Ireland, is a city with a large population, developed commerce, and a wealthy economy. City. For the vast majority of immigrants, 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, so there are many employment opportunities. After Dublin, Cork is Ireland's second largest city and a pretty port city in the southwest. Other major cities include Waterford, Wakeford and Drogheda on the east coast, as well as Sligo in the northwest, and Limerick and Galway in the west, which are all good places to settle.

Although Ireland is now quite urbanized, its culture still retains a lot of uniqueness, and local people largely cherish the traditions left over from history. Although the rural life described in the idyll has gone far away, it is still the best thing in Irish people's memory.

2. Ireland’s climate environment and conditions

Any inland area in Ireland is no more than 70 miles from the ocean, so each area has a rainy and humid climate all year round. In addition, the North Atlantic current and mild southwesterly winds keep temperatures relatively uniform in all areas of Ireland, with little temperature difference in the same season.

The 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. The summer months of July and August are also the hottest time of the year in Ireland, with temperatures between 14 and 16 degrees Fahrenheit, which is lower than the domestic autumn temperature and is quite comfortable.

If you want to travel to Ireland, choose the sunniest months of May and June. During this time, most areas of Ireland receive an average of 5.5 to 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. In other seasons, rainfall is still very abundant.

3. Irish Population, Language and Religion

Since 1980, immigrants from Africa, Asia, Europe and other regions have poured into Ireland in large numbers. So far, ethnic minorities account for almost 12% of Ireland's total population, with Poles being the largest group.

The Irish Constitution stipulates that Irish is the first official language and English is the second official language. Therefore, all official documents of the Irish government will be published in Irish and English. However, after Irish was introduced into schools in 1992, its usage has continued to decline. In fact, English has become the common language in Ireland, and Irish basically only exists in official documents.

The main religion in Ireland is Roman Catholicism, with believers accounting for more than 4/5 of the total population. There are fewer other religious groups, including the Irish State Church.

IV. Transportation in Ireland

Ireland has many rural areas that are very scattered among each other, so a large and complete road system is essential. Ireland's roads are well connected and most are in good condition. There are mainly direct railways between towns, and the city's tram system is very modern. In terms of aviation, Dublin's international airport has flights to various European countries, among which Ryanair is a model of European low-cost airlines.

Part 2 Ireland’s visa types

1. Tourist visa

Although Ireland is part of the EU, it does not belong to Schengen zone, which means that a Schengen visa cannot be used to enter the country. Travelers who are nationals of certain countries, including those of the European Union and the United States, do not require a visa to enter Ireland.

Citizens of some countries holding a UK visa can enter Ireland and the UK without an Irish visa as part of the Visa Waiver Scheme. This includes countries in Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Europe. However, there are special requirements and expats should confirm these with their respective Irish embassy or consulate.

2. Business visa

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

In addition to the general documents required for a tourist visa, a business visa application also needs to include an invitation letter from the Irish host company, a confirmation letter from the applicant’s employer, and proof of the applicant’s place of residence in Ireland.

3. Residence visa

Foreign nationals who are not from the European Economic Area or Switzerland and wish to stay in Ireland for more than three months need to obtain a long-term visa. This applies to expats who intend to work, study or live with family in Ireland.

In addition to the relevant visa and travel documents required, applicants may be required to demonstrate that they have sufficient funds to support themselves during their proposed stay.

After obtaining a long-term visa, the applicant must apply for entry and register with the Irish Naturalization and Immigration Service (INIS). In this case, it is also necessary to apply for a residence permit.

Expats wishing to work in the country need to first apply for an Irish Employment Permit from the Department of Employment, Enterprise and Innovation, then apply for an entry visa if necessary, and finally register with INIS.

Extended reading: Application procedures for immigrating to Ireland

1. Contact the guarantor. To act as a guarantor, you must meet the following three conditions:

①Irish citizen or already Foreign nationals who have obtained permanent residence;

② Be 18 years or older;

③ Adult children or brothers and sisters act as guarantors and must reside in Ireland for more than two years.

2. The Irish guarantor shall formally apply to the Irish Immigration Office and complete the sponsorship procedures. The proof of sponsorship for immigration entry is to fill in the "Nomination Letter" produced by the Immigration Department, also known as the Letter of Sponsorship. When filling out the nomination form, the guarantor must provide a birth certificate, citizenship certificate or passport, naturalization certificate, and proof of years of entry and residence. The main items in the nomination letter include: the relationship between the nominee and the immigration applicant, name, age, marital status, address, position, etc. After filling out the nomination form, send it to the Immigration Department, along with the guarantor’s identity certificate, naturalization certificate, passport, etc. After the sponsor fills out the "Nomination Form" for the immigrant applicant and signs the "Nomination Form", it also confirms certain legal responsibilities:

(1) Guarantee to provide necessary assistance to the sponsored person , responsible for arranging accommodation in the initial stage after entry, and if necessary, providing accommodation for one year;

(2) Responsible for the immigrants’ living expenses in the first year;

New" The "green card" regulations will apply to two categories of migrant workers: the first category is migrant workers with an annual salary of more than 60,000 euros and engaged in high-skilled jobs. They do not require employer support. According to the provisions of the new policy, they will become independent workers and enjoy almost the same rights as Irish citizens. They can live in Ireland with legal status for a long time. The second category is those with an annual income between 30,000 and 60,000 euros, working in information engineering, computers, biopharmaceuticals and other industries. These migrant workers must hold a work permit for more than two years.

The fundamental reason for issuing green cards is to retain more high-tech talents for Irish society through the green card system, and to put greater pressure on those who come to Ireland to work in the name of short-term study.