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In July of 2021, Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail Damien English announced changes to the Irish employment permit system – a move that affects countless healthcare assistants around Ireland. The changes were made in order to address issues such as labour shortages in the healthcare and nursing home sectors across the country. […]
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Are you planning to travel to Ireland on business? If so, you may need to apply for a business visa before you travel. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about Irish business visas including who needs a visa, how to apply for your visa easily online and what are the Ireland […]
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Ireland has a high demand for highly qualified migrants in a variety of business areas and industry sectors. The Critical Skills Employment Permit was created by the Irish government to help migrants with in-demand skills make the move to Ireland, whether temporarily or permanently. In this article, we’ll cover important information you need to know […]
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COVID-19 has had wide-ranging effects on employment in almost every sector in Ireland. Immigrants who have lost their jobs due to the pandemic must apply to renew their work permits. In this handy guide, we will outline how you can apply to renew your Irish work permit easily online if you have been made redundant. […]
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If your Irish Employment permit is about to expire, it must be renewed if you are not able to switch to another status that enables you to work without a permit. In order to renew your Irish Employment permit you must: hold a valid General, Intra-Company transfer, Contract for Services or Dependent permit be employed […]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc for thousands of Irish tourist’s 2020 holiday plans. Despite this, according to a new survey conducted by Visa First, 76% of Irish travellers are hopeful that they will be able to fly abroad in 2020. Furthermore, 78% of respondents stated that they would feel comfortable visiting other countries after […]
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COVID-19 and your Irish short-term visa The Visa First team is fielding a large volume of calls from Irish people both at home and abroad. They are concerned over the implications of COVID-19 on the working holiday or business visa they currently hold – or a visa that they have already applied for and which […]
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Since the Irish economy has been kick-started back into action, Irish businesses in certain sectors have experienced difficulty in sourcing certain skills for their business from the skills pool here in Ireland. They have been forced to look further afield to attract highly skilled employees for their operations. Sectors in need of highly skilled employees Businesses of all sizes across a range of sectors have experienced the need to bring […]
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Businessworld.ie: Changes introduced today by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation (DJEI) regarding the eligibility of certain occupations to apply for work visas, will go some way to addressing skills shortages in the country according to visa experts at www.visafirst.com. Manager and Migration Expert with www.visafirst.com, Edwina Shanahan, claims that the changes will definitely be […]
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Considering a move to Ireland, but asking yourself “What do I need to know before moving to Ireland?”. With its friendly residents and lively pubs, it’s easy to see why plenty of foreigners are drawn to the Emerald Isle every year. TABLE OF CONTENTS What are the benefits of moving to Ireland? Weather in Ireland […]
