Can i travel to Southern Ireland even i am holding only a work permit and UK visa?

Question

Can i travel to Southern Ireland even i am holding only a work permit and UK visa?

Answer 1

The last time I looked I believe Southern ireland was part of the UK

Answer 2

if you are a uk resident and hold a British passport then no problem.

but if you are not British born and are in Britain as a foreign worker only  coming from out of the euro zone or have a holiday visa from your own country  then you will not be allowed entry . you would have to go to your own country's embassy in Britain and take it from there

all the best

Brian

Answer 3

some people don't understand you do not need a visa for the south we are not part of the UK but part of the British Ilse's but we are no means British we are part of the EU not Britain  i have lived in both parts travel to Belfast and see the sights of Belfast then you can get a bus from the Europa hotel in Belfast central which takes you to Dublin central for 9 euros the journey takes 2 hours and you can get a bus to anywhere you like there are plenty of cheap hotels and bed and breakfasts in 3 or 4 days you can travel to the lakes of killarney in cork or salt hill in gal way then back up to Belfast and home again i almost forgot the Guinness factory in Dublin a must enjoy

Answer 4

SOUTHERN IRELAND IS NOT  PART OF THE UK .

Answer 5

People here are misleading you..You do not need a visa to travel in southern ireland all you have to do is cross to Northern Ireland you are still in the UK and then drive down to any part you like. I have never never been stopped crossing into southern ireland and if i was i would refuse to show any ID As it is not mandatory to carry id in any part of ireland . So enjoy your visit

Answer 6

I think it depends on what country's passport you hold, David.

Many countries can visit without a visa,

some need a visa

and you may also have to persuade the person at Irish passport control that you just want to visit and not stay permanently!

As for some of the rest of you - you need to get an atlas printed after 1922!

Answer 7

Yeah shouldn't be a problem

Answer 8

Southern Ireland is NOT part of the UK, we are part of the EU of which UK is as well, you would have to apply to the Irish embassy in your country to obtain the correct information re travel, stay and work in Ireland.

Answer 9

Southern Ireland (Eire) is NOT part of the United Kingdom, only the Northern Province is that's why it's called The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.  Southern Ireland is, however, a member of the EU.

The link below can explain whether or not you need a visa to go to Southern Ireland...

http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=860...

Answer 10

No, because the Republic of Ireland (all of the provinces EXCEPT for Ulster County in the north) are an indepenant country and have their own laws and visa requirements. A UK work visa would allow you to work in Northern Ireland, but not the rest of the country.

Answer 11

Southern Ireland is part of the UK

Answer 12

Hello David,

There are some interesting answers on here but alas the first 2 are wrong and it has been explained to you that Southern Ireland, known as the Republic Of Ireland is not park of The United Kingdom of Great Brtiain and Northern Ireland.

The biggest thing in your favour is that UK and ROI are known as the common WORK and TRAVEL area. This is because there is no border control on the land border of the UK and ROI. The 2 governments also work closely in regard of permits. My adivse to you is to just check your permit if valid , although I think you will be okay. Enjoy your visit to Ireland - Cead Mile Failte !

Answer 13

It all depends what nationality you hold and what passport you have.  I can only assume since you have a "work permit" and "visa" for the UK that you don't hold a UK passport or indeed an EU one. If you did hold an EU passport then you wouldn't be talking about visas and work permits as you don't need one!! I know sod all about visas but I do know they come in various types, such as single entry ones or multiple entry.  It's no good trying to exit the UK on a single entry visa as you'll need to purchase another to get back in again.  And if you are from a country that needs a visa to visit Ireland then you'll need to get one before visiting.  It's unlikely they won't let you in, but you will need to phone either your embassy or consulate here in the UK and/or the Irish embassy in London or wherever and ask them exactly what you need and to make sure UK immigration will let you back in again afterwards!  If your paperwork is out of order and you are from somewhere obscure not in the Commonwealth, then god knows what they'll do with you.  Send you back to where you came from probably.

Answer 14

There is not and never has been a country called 'Southern Ireland'.

One part of the island of Ireland is part of the United Kingdon and that is Northern Ireland. The other part is simply 'Ireland' (as per the constitution) or the 'Republic of Ireland'.

Either the education system in some nearby English-speaking countries is sorely lacking or some posters here are having a laugh.

Your UK visa is worthless in Ireland, outside Northern Ireland.