# Visas

Last year

2022

EU ministers agree to suspend Russian visa facilitation deal

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said member states agreed that relations with Moscow “cannot be business as usual”.

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Aug 31st 2022, 3:21 PM

# Ukraine

Coveney backs more EU training of Ukrainian troops at foreign ministers meeting in Prague

The ministers are expected to discuss the proposal to restrict Russian visas to the bloc at the two-day meeting.

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Aug 30th 2022, 7:47 PM

# shortage

Ireland facing 'devastating' summer staffing crisis as thousands of visas to expire in two weeks

Many non-EU students will have to leave at the end of May unless they are granted an extension.

66.6k

May 16th 2022, 6:30 AM

# Russia

Several Russian Embassy workers in Dublin are in Ireland on expired visas

The Russian Embassy has 24 Russian nationals working at the site.

50.9k

Mar 8th 2022, 6:11 PM

# Refugees

McEntee says Ireland 'will not be found wanting' when helping people fleeing Ukraine

Under a new proposal, those escaping the conflict will be given a residence permit in EU countries.

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Mar 3rd 2022, 1:00 PM

All time

# Visas

UK to offer 800 temporary visas for butchers

Th UK Government said the measures are temporary are a consequence of a ‘unique range of pressures’.

33.6k

Oct 14th 2021, 9:28 PM

# lectures on-site

Students to get back on campus as college reopening plans to be signed off by Cabinet

Cabinet will also consider doubling home quarantine to ten days for unvaccinated people travelling from Britain to Ireland.

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Jun 15th 2021, 12:05 AM

# Visas

China to issue visas to foreigners who have taken Chinese vaccine

The country has been closed to most foreigners since last March to stem the spread of coronavirus.

12.9k

Mar 16th 2021, 8:14 AM

# US

Trump administration rescinds decision to revoke some international student visas

ICE had said that international students must leave the country if their classes are only online, or transfer to a school offering in-person tuition.

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Jul 14th 2020, 9:19 PM

# Universities

Harvard and MIT file legal action over new Trump administration rule on international student visas

Trump is pushing universities and schools to fully open when the new academic year starts in September.

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Jul 8th 2020, 10:41 PM

# Visas

Covid-19 in Ireland: Immigration permissions due to expire to be automatically extended for two months

Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan announced the “exceptional measure” this evening.

61.8k

Mar 20th 2020, 10:17 PM

# Washington DC

New hope for Irish workers who could get access to thousands of US visas

It is now understood that US President Donald Trump has personally spoken to Senator Cotton about his opposition to the bill.

19.9k

Mar 15th 2019, 1:09 AM

# Immigration

'Archaic' visa law in Ireland keeping people from their families this Christmas

Shashank Chakerwarti said changes introduced this year also interfere with business trips which are often planned last-minute.

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Dec 24th 2018, 6:00 AM

# fall at the final hurdle

US visa bill for Irish graduates set to be casualty of 'mayhem and crisis' in Washington

It looks like it won’t pass the Senate in time today.

21.4k

Dec 21st 2018, 5:11 PM

# going stateside

Everything you need to know about the new US work visas for Irish people

It’s not a done deal yet, but advocates are cautiously optimistic about a big win.

39.3k

Dec 2nd 2018, 7:30 PM

# sex crime

Garda frustration as suspected pimp retains permission to stay in Ireland

The man currently has no serious convictions.

48.9k

Nov 29th 2018, 12:05 AM

# Visas

Cameroon athletes go missing during Commonwealth games

The disappearances have triggered suspicion that the athletes want to overstay their visas in Australia.

34.0k

Apr 11th 2018, 9:22 AM

# ePapers please

Travellers to the US to be asked for their social media history

Applicants will be required to identify which they use.

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Mar 30th 2018, 8:30 PM

# verified by visa

'Kiwis first': New Zealand joins Australia in tightening visa rules

Irish people wishing to enter New Zealand under a skilled visa will have to earn $48,859 a year.

20.1k

Apr 19th 2017, 1:00 PM

# Irish Abroad

Australia to axe the 457 temporary work visa

Thousands of Irish people apply for this visa each year.

52.8k

Apr 18th 2017, 7:46 AM

# Visas

Gang who flew in Lithuanian brides to UK as part of sham marriage scam jailed

People involved in the scam swapped roles in fake bridal parties.

10.6k

Mar 10th 2017, 6:26 PM

# land of the free

Thinking of heading the US this summer? There are loads more J-1s going around

There are 7,000 slots available this year, and all applicants will need to provide proof of a pre-arranged job.

16.8k

Feb 15th 2017, 5:49 PM

# Adios

Mexicans can enter Canada without a visa from December onwards

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the move will “make it easier for our Mexican friends to visit Canada.”

23.0k

Jun 30th 2016, 6:15 AM

# rite of passage

If you're thinking of a J1 the new job rules shouldn't stop you (as long as you don't delay)

You need a job before you go out, so go get one.

11.7k

Dec 12th 2015, 8:45 AM

# home of the brave

Fears over 'an abrupt end to the J1 system' are getting real

Taoiseach Enda Kenny says US officials “seem bent” on changing the rules.

31.8k

Oct 7th 2015, 10:33 AM

# j1 hun

10 reasons why the J1 is an essential Irish experience

A crazy time. But a great time.

6.5k

Aug 18th 2015, 5:51 PM

# Emigration

Gone in 12 minutes: Canadian visas for new Irish emigrants were snapped up tonight

The online application portal opened at 7pm and shut minutes later.

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Apr 14th 2015, 9:24 PM

# Migrants

Dozens of investors get Irish residency for pumping money into the economy

As many as 400 jobs have been created as a result of the Immigrant Investor Programme.

17.1k

Apr 5th 2015, 8:00 AM

# Céad Míle Fáilte

Citizenship and visa applications reach all time high

Some 172,000 new applications were received in 2014.

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Jan 26th 2015, 5:37 PM

# who goes there?

School-leavers and graduates make up larger chunk of emigrants than last year

18-29 year-olds comprise a whopping 78% of Irish visa applicants.

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Sep 30th 2014, 11:04 AM

# Visas

Dept of Justice provided visas for asylum seekers travelling for abortion

HSE says that while it has no authority to assist asylum seekers in travelling abroad for an abortion, it has provided financial support for travel and care.

12.1k

Aug 22nd 2014, 4:52 PM

# Emigration

Just 44 out of 2,500 Canadian visas for young professionals claimed

Almost 4,000 working holiday visas were snapped up in less than 10 minutes earlier this month.

29.1k

Mar 25th 2014, 3:42 PM

# Crazy eh?

Irish people snap up nearly 4,000 Canadian visas – in 10 minutes

One person got visa number 301 just two minutes after registration opened.

22.6k

Mar 14th 2014, 11:32 AM

# Tourism

UK visa changes will boost Irish tourism numbers - Shatter

The Justice Minister says that the Common Travel Area with the UK will allow Ireland attract thousands of Chinese tourists.

10.3k

Oct 17th 2013, 3:30 PM

Voices

Column: What you need to know about applying for a visa

Both work and holiday visas to locations like Australia, Canada and New Zealand are growing in popularity… but which one is best for you? Edwina Shanahan explains.

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Aug 20th 2013, 7:30 PM

# Immigration

Couple take fight to High Court to get daughter back from China

Three-year-old Jiayi Shao has been in China since 2009.

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Apr 25th 2013, 2:56 PM

# Immigration

White House defends leaked plan to grant amnesty to millions of illegal immigrants

During his State of the Union address last week, Obama urged Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform in the next few months.

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Feb 18th 2013, 9:04 AM

# News you missed

Back to work: Here are the stories you missed over Christmas and New Year

Many of us are returning to work for the first time tomorrow following the festive period. Here is a round-up of the news stories you may have missed. You are welcome.

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Jan 6th 2013, 8:15 PM