How long can a South African stay in Ireland?

Can you live in Ireland with a South African passport?

South African passport holders do not need to apply for a visa for travel to Ireland at this time. However, other immigration procedures apply. You can find more information on these procuedures here. You can also check additional requirements for travel to Ireland during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Do South Africans need a visa for Ireland?

South African visitors can visit the Republic of Ireland without a visa, but need a UK visa in order to enter Northern Ireland. Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has a full list of countries whose citizens do NOT need a visa to visit Ireland.

How can I stay in Ireland for a year?

Any foreign national who is subject to Ireland visas and wishes to travel and stay in the country for longer than 90 days will have to apply for an Ireland Long Stay Visa. An Ireland Long Stay Visa is also known as a “D” visa.

How can I move to Ireland permanently?

The D-visa is a single-entry long-term visa allowing you to travel to Ireland to pursue a course of study, to work or to settle permanently in Ireland with family members who are already residents.

Is it easy to immigrate to Ireland from South Africa?

Immigrating to Ireland from South Africa will prove somewhat of a shock to the system, but not in a bad way. … Getting into Ireland is not excessively hard, but it’s going to take some forethought. You are going to need to do a lot of planning and ensure that you have your ducks in a row.

How many times can I visit Ireland in a year?

Permission to land

The length of time you will be allowed to stay in Ireland is determined by the Immigration Officer but will never exceed a maximum of 90 days. You should have supporting documentation relating to the purpose of your visit on your person when coming through immigration.

Where can South African citizens emigrate to easily?

Namibia. Closer home, Namibia is the best country to immigrate to if you would like to emigrate from South Africa. The good news is, you do not require a visa when moving to Namibia from South Africa for visitation purposes if you have a valid passport that is valid for at least 6 months.

Can South African citizen work in Ireland?

Thanks to certain treaties, passport holders from the UK, EU, EEA and Switzerland can live and work in Ireland without a visa or work permit. If you are already a citizen of one of these countries (or you are able to become one), then this could be your ticket to Ireland.

Is it expensive in Ireland?

When compared to all European countries, Ireland is still expensive. … According to data, Ireland is the fourth most expensive country in the EU and the seventh most expensive in Europe. And Europe, in general, isn’t affordable. So yes, Ireland is an expensive place to live or visit.

Which countries can enter Ireland without visa?

Countries who are exempt from an Ireland visa