Marian Harkin
Question:848. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Justice the visa requirements for a non-EU/EEA citizen who wishes to work in Ireland (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14039/24]
View answerTuesday, 9 April 2024
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I can advise the deputy that US nationals are not visa required and may seek to enter and reside in the State on visitors conditions for up to 90 days.
Based on the information supplied by the Deputy, it is not possible to definitively state the type of application that should be made.
A non-visa-required national, such as a US national, does not need a visa or pre-clearance in order to travel to Ireland with their Irish spouse.
If the US national is a De Facto partner they should submit an application for a De Facto (unmarried) Partner of Irish National. Further details on how to make such an application are available on my Department's website at:
www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-join-family-in-ireland/joining-an-irish-national/de-facto-partner-of-an-irish-national/.
In this case they should apply before they travel to Ireland and must remain outside the State while their application is processed. The application must be made from the person’s home country or a country where they are a legal resident. Proof of residence outside the State may be requested.
A pre-clearance letter does not give the holder a right to enter the State. Entry into the State, for both visa required and non-visa required nationals, is solely at the discretion of the Immigration Officer at the 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, the reasons for seeking entry to the State and/or a person’s previous Immigration history, refuse entry to the State or grant permission for a period of less than 3 months.
Persons looking to reside in the State, should prepare documentary evidence of private health insurance, along with details of finances to show how they will be able to maintain themselves, or be maintained, whilst in the State.
Any non EU/EEA nationals who wish to remain for longer than 90 days must register with their local immigration office and apply for further permission to remain before their initial permission to remain expires. Full details of the Registration process can be found at the link below:
www.irishimmigration.ie/registering-your-immigration-permission/how-to-register-your-immigration-permission-for-the-first-time/requirements-and-documents-needed/.
Any person granted De Facto or Spouse of Irish National (SOIN) permission would be given a Stamp 4. They can take up employment and are not required to hold an Employment Permit. They can work in any profession, subject to conditions of the relevant professional or other bodies.