Category: Immigration Law
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Citizenship law in Ireland-the essentials
The law surrounding citizenship in Ireland is mainly to be found in The Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956 to 2004. (Here is the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956 updated to 31st July 2023.) The conditions for a certificate of naturalisation are set out in section 15 (1) of Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act…
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Visas in Irish immigration law
What is a visa? A permission to travel to a State or land in it. It does not allow the visa holder to enter the State. When travelling to Ireland some nationals require a visa whilst others are exempt from the obligation. Visa applications are generally made to the Irish embassy or consulate in the…
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Immigration law in Ireland-an introduction
There are two types of migration to Ireland: There are many legal instruments relevant to both types of migration but Ireland is a dualist State. This means international agreements are only part of Irish law when the Oireachtas has legislated to give effect to any particular international agreement. Unincorporated international agreements have persuasive rather than…
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Types of Immigration Stamps in Ireland
The stamp that is put on your passport by an immigration officer will determine: What you can and cannot do in Ireland How long you can stay The amount of time you accumulate on a stamp is important when you apply for citizenship by naturalisation as it will indicate ‘reckonable service’ for the purpose of…