Information on moving to Ireland for non-European citizens

Vantage has been helping our employees relocate to Ireland, UK and other European locations for over 10 years now. The system for work permits changed recently, but with new applications already approved this year we are fast becoming familiar with the "Green Card". Vantage Resources like to apply, where possible, for Green Cards for our employees so that they can apply for immediate re-unification with their family. After receiving a green card, the employee must obtain an entry visa for Ireland. The following article is an overview of moving to Ireland for work for all non-European citizens.

How do I obtain an entry visa for Ireland?
An entry visa to enter Ireland on a green card or work permit can be secured from your local Irish Embassy or Consulate. Vantage Resources LTD assist our employees with this application. A list of Irish Embassies and Consulates can be found on the Department of Foreign Affairs site here .

Upon arrival in the state the employee must get a Garda National Immigration Bureau Card.

What is a Garda National Immigration Bureau Card?
Every non-European national working in Ireland has to register for a Garda National Immigration Bureau Card, commonly referred to as a GNIB card. Garda is the name of the Irish police force, also referred to as An Garda Síochána. The word is from the mother tongue of Ireland, Gaeilge, or Irish as we say in English. In Ireland, people speak English on a daily basis, but there are some words such as Garda that are used in Irish. The Garda National Immigration Bureau for Dublin is based in the heart of the city on Burgh Quay. Further details can be viewed on the Garda National Immigration Bureau's website here.

How do I apply for my family to join me in Ireland?
Again Vantage Resources LTD assist our employees with this procedure. Applications for families to join an employee working on a green card or work permit are made to the Department of Justice... {end of preview}

To read the rest of this article and receive further information on moving to Ireland and some general information, please read the full article at www.vantage.ie/candidates/work_visa.html?id=6