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Ireland Working Holiday Visa
Ireland or the Republic of Ireland (EIRE), is a large island to the west of the UK. Like Wales, it is a dual language country, where Gaelic is still spoken. This is the ancient language of the early Irish. However, don’t worry, everybody speaks English in a very distinctive Irish way. The countryside is very beautiful and in places mystical. The Irish are a very friendly people, and love to have a good “craic” . This is a Gaelic word meaning having a long conversation with a complete stranger about anything. One of their national sports is Gaelic football. This is a very open form of football. It is similar to Australian Rules football or footy. Rugby Union football is also a popular sport as is horse racing. The national drink is Guinness. This is a rich black beer. This is best drunk in an Irish pub served at the bar. Irish whiskey is also worth a try. Like Scotland, the Irish have preserved their national style of folk music. Again this is best found in a Irish pub or Inn. Northern Ireland is still part of the UK.
To look at some of these points in more detail:
You will need to apply for Working Holiday Authorization (WHA) from the Irish Consulate in your home country. A very comprehensive list can be found on the official web site.
Important Points To Consider
Sufficient Funds
You need to have sufficient to cover your stay in Ireland. This is to help you at the start of your stay in Ireland and if you have problems finding work. The official currency is the Euro in Ireland, The Republic of Ireland is still very much a member of the European Union.
Private Medical Insurance
It is highly advisable to get medical insurance whilst you are in Ireland. This is to cover you for any accidents or illnesses.
Finding work
This could be a problem and you may well need help. There is causal and short term work could well be difficult. There will be a lot of competition from local students, college and school leaver. A lot of causal workers coming from the European Union, especially Eastern Europe. So again, some planning in finding a job, would be very useful.
Immigration Control
You may have successfully obtained your Working Holiday Authorization (WHA) but you will have to pass through immigration controls in order to enter Ireland. If you are a non European Union National then you will have to register with this organization, the Garda National Immigration Bureau. (Garda is the Irish name for the police). This applies to anyone who will be staying in Ireland for a length of time greater than 90 days. You will have to pay 300 Euros to obtain a Garda registration card. Once you have got this, and it is stamped, you can start looking for work in Ireland. Please note, you will have to arrive in person at the immigration office so that biometric details can be taken.
Countries that are eligible for Ireland working holiday visas
There seems to be a smaller number of countries from which people can apply for this scheme. These are:
USA, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Canada, Chile, Australia and Argentina.
For example the age range for Japan is 18 – 25 and the visa duration is 12 months. For Argentina the age range is 18 – 30 and the visa duration is 6 months. The number of visas available also varies considerably. For Canada it is unlimited, but for Taiwan it is 400.
Another Route for working in Ireland
For those wishing to study in Ireland please look at this official link:
http://www.educationinireland.com/en/Living-in-Ireland/While-You-re-in-Ireland/Working-in-Ireland/
If you are a full time international student in Ireland, and your course is recognized by the Irish Department of Education and Skills do not require a work permit and can work during the holiday/vacation periods. These are from June to September, and the Christmas period of December and January.
The following conditions apply if you want to apply for a degree course, with out with out a visa:
Some of these conditions include:
- You will need to register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB).
- A student ID which is valid is required.
- Have a letter from the Higher Education body stating that you can enroll there on a full time course.
- If the fee is less than 6,000 Euros, then this must be paid in advance. If the figure is greater than 6,000 Euros, then this figure must still be paid in advance.
Possible jobs available in Ireland
As was stated earlier on, there is a lot of competition for work in Ireland. There are agency that will organize all of this for you. If you have the funds this could be a good way to go about things. That is to contact a specialist agency on line. They would also take care of any visa requirements. This reduces the time, worry and complications that could be involved in setting up a working holiday in Ireland.
This site concentrates on a range of jobs that can be found in Dublin, the capital of Ireland.
Ireland is an exciting country: It is possible to find an Irish working holiday and obtain an Irish Working Holiday Visa. This official website:
https://www.dfa.ie/travel/visas/working-holiday-visas/
is a good starting point or you can always call us for hassle free processing.