What do i need to get to Ireland to work??

Question

I want to go work in Ireland, and I'm from Canada...I was all excited and stuff...and now..i find that its a little bit harder to get over there to work than i thought. Please help!!

Answer 1

Your best bet would be to register with a recruitment agency or find a job first, then get a work permit and go.

The hard way would be to come as a tourist and look for work here. The first thing you have to do is apply for a PPS number at your local County Council office. There is no social welfare for the first 2 years, bear that in mind, unless you can satisfy the authorities that you have family connections to Ireland.

Answer 2

Citizens of the U.S.A., Canada, Japan, South Korea, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand, do not require a visa to visit Ireland and the UK but do not have permission to work in the UK.

Citizens of European Union States, and European Economic Area States and do not need a visa to travel or work in the UK.

Check with the consulate

Answer 3

You just need to have some patience. Get your Passport and Visa done first and then it would surely be easy to go to Ireland.

Answer 4

Work Permits  

  



Work Permits

Individuals who hold an EU or European Economic Area (EEA) passport are entitled to work in Ireland and any other member state. Work permits are not required if you fall into this category. Those born in Ireland or to Irish parents or grandparents are entitled to an Irish passport if they have the relevant documentation. Workers falling outside of these areas must have their potential or current employer submit an application to the employment regulation section of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. If a person is coming to the State from an overseas company for a maximum period of three years for training, or being transferred within the company to Ireland for no less than four years, they are also free from permit paperwork. Depending on their job skills, nationals of other countries may easily locate an employer who will sponsor them. Extreme shortages of qualified candidates are affecting almost every sector including: banking, financial services, telecoms, hotel industry, e-commerce, manufacturing, scientific, medical, education and call centres. You can contact the Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment and obtain the necessary forms on behalf of your employer, by contacting them on: Tel: [phone] ext. 3076

Exceptions?

Under new rules in April 1999, the following non-EU nationals may work without a permit:

Employees of multinationals who are transferred to Ireland for a few years. Alternative and much simpler documentation is required.

People sent to Ireland for training (not college students). Employees transferred from an overseas firm to train with an Irish host firm will now need letters from both firms giving details. The government intends to monitor the training facilities.

Spouses of Irish Nationals (however must apply for Residency permits)

Parents of Irish citizens (however must apply for Residency permits)

People in the process of applying for political asylum (however must apply for Residency permits)

Answer 5

Hon, have you actually been to Ireland yet?   You'll need a really decent job to pay for the housing; it's outrageous!

I'm American and I sure don't blame you for wanting to live in Ireland.   It's incredible.   But know what you're getting into first.

Answer 6

There are many Job vacancies both in Northern Ireland and in the south that you can apply for so just go for it