Category: Ireland

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Budget-Friendly European Cities For Winter

If you’re dreaming of a winter getaway to Europe, but are worried about breaking the bank, consider visiting one of these budget-friendly cities. From charming towns that look like they’re straight out of a fairytale movie, to bustling cities with world-renowned film festivals, there’s something for everyone. Tallinn, Estonia – This capital city sees fewer…
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Travel Concerns During The Holidays

As the holiday season approaches, many of us are starting to think about travel plans and how to stay safe while on the go. While the availability of COVID-19 vaccines is certainly a positive development, there are still a number of travel concerns that we need to be aware of during this time of year.…
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Ireland Allows Foreigners to Travel With Expired Residence Permits Until 31 January

The Irish government recently announced that foreign nationals will be eligible for an Irish Residence Permit card extension due to a processing backlog. According to the statement, all foreign nationals with expired residence permits who have pending renewal applications are eligible to travel following a Travel Confirmation Notice from 9 December 2022 until 31 January…
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UK’s New Passport Rules Reduces School Visits From The EU

The number of EU school visits to the UK has greatly reduced after the list of travellers’ scheme was scrapped in October 2021.  Tourism Alliance’s latest research shows that the number of students European tour operators sent to the UK in 2022 was down 83% compared to 2019.  The plunge is due to the removal…
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Russia And Belarus Removed From Irish Short Stay Visa Waiver Scheme

The Irish government has announced that the country has decided to remove Russia and Belarus from the Short Stay Visa Waiver Scheme.  The Short-Stay Visa Waiver Program allows nationals from more than 20 countries who hold a short-stay United Kingdom visa to travel to Ireland without obtaining an Irish visa. This means that in line…
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