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Visa Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 March 2022

Tuesday, 22 March 2022

Ceisteanna (734)

John Brady

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734. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Justice if consideration will be given by her Department for a visa waiver for family members of Irish citizens who are currently residing in Belarus; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13926/22]

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On 25 February, I announced the immediate lifting of visa requirements for Ukrainian citizens. This has streamlined and supported the swift exit of both the Ukrainian family members of Irish citizens, and the family members of people from Ukraine who are resident in Ireland. It applies as an emergency measure to all Ukrainians travelling to Ireland and is a humanitarian response to the rapidly evolving situation in Ukraine.

While it is the case that non EEA nationals seeking come to Ireland and who are from a visa-required country, including those from Belarus, require a visa to travel to Ireland, I am keeping such issues under ongoing review, having regard to both humanitarian and necessary security considerations appropriate to the State.

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