Sometime within the next couple of years I am planning on living in Ireland for a year or two, economy willing that is. My question is, what would be the easiest and cheapest way to stay there. And its my understanding that I can stay there for 90 days with out a visa, and that if I leave Ireland for even a day, that the 90 days limit starts over. Is this true? Any input relating to living in Ireland would be appreciated. Thank you And for the record, I am a US citizen.
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"Entry Into the State Non EEA nationals are required to seek leave to enter the State by reporting to an Immigration Officer at an Irish port of entry. The onus is on the individual to have all documentation relating to their reasons for entering Ireland for presentation to the Immigration Officer to gain entry. The Immigration Officer may grant leave to enter to a maximum period of three months. They may, depending on the documentation presented grant a lesser period that three month." - Pay careful attention to these words. You could be granted a stay for less than three months. So, the best way to approach this thorny problem is to obtain residency via a work permit or by some other means. I assume you are either a US or Canadian citizen. I also assume that you are not of Irish descent. (If you are, the easiest and cheapest way is to obtain dual citizenship with Ireland by heritage.) Therefore, the cheapest and easiest way to get to stay in Ireland is to obtain residency in the United Kingdom and then reside in Northern Ireland. Since there are no official borders between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, you can travel freely between the two. One easy way to obtain residency in the UK is to show you have a net worth of 200,000 British Pounds. The application is about 1,000 British Pounds and you'll breeze through the administrative process.
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You can enter the Republic of Ireland for up to 90 days as a TOURIST without a visa but you cannot yo-yo in & out of the state every 89/90 days or so, the system doesn't work that way. If you enter Ireland as a tourist, how do you intend to support yourself? You won't be able to work legally, any under the counter work you manage to get is bound to be badly paid & exploitative Have you looked into the Working Holiday Visa scheme? http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=80991 The easiest way into the Republic of Ireland is if you can claim citizenship of an EU member state through a parent (or grandparent) http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=8778#tourist
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Not sure what you mean by "economy willing"? Do you have money to support yourself, pay rent, buy food etc or where you planning on trying to find a job here? If you are then you need to rethink your plans. The recession here is far from over in Ireland and there are no jobs for Irish/EU citizens living in Ireland right now, 100s of people are being made redundant every day and small businesses are folding. As a non-EU citizen you will not be able to find work here unless you have a firm job offer from a company before you come over. There are almost 450,000 people out of work right now, my partner being one of them since November last year. Its a long queue to join the back of. Bear in mind the cost of living is much higher in Ireland than in the US. My advice would be to stay put and ride out the recession in your own country.
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Seriously, forget it. The Irish economy has still not recovered sufficiently to look after our own and our nearest EU neighbours, so other foreigners like you would really not be let stay longer than your money lasts. If you try to work, you will be an illegal. Bit like the Mexicans in your own country .... However, if you are independently wealthy to the extent that you don't have to work and can support and house yourself, then this won't be a problem.
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Perhaps go to school in Ireland if you are at the right age/money etc is right- I have known several people who did their bachelor's degrees in Ireland and had it transferred to schools in the U.S. (Such as veterinarians who got into schools in Ireland, then came back home to the U.S. and did whatever they had to to get licensed/certified/etc over here.) Frankly the economy in both places isn't too great- I wouldn't hold your breath about getting a job over there unless you have some kind of 'hook' the locals don't have.
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Hey so one of the optional and different easy ways to stay in ireland and get housed fed etc is if you work in an adventure centre somewhere in Ireland. Of course you need to have some interest in the outdoors but they also need cleaners and other staff etc. Usually you can live on site and work for a small amount of money and get fed etc and have a great bit of craic!!!I know tonnes of people who have done it, try Delphi in Co Mayo or Killary, or just type in adventure centers in Ireland and of course its seasonal ie March to Nov but usually ya can work in a bar etc for the winter. Now Im not sure of the situation work wise at the mo in the country ( and by country I mean the actually rural country) cuz I dont live at home anymore but give it a try. Its a good bet. good luck.xx
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Since you are not an EU citizen, you will need a visa and a hell of a lot of รข‚¬ to live in Ireland. There is a recession in Ireland.
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