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Why We Cannot Have Nice Things: African Abuse of Visa Free Travel Force Ireland & UK To Implement Visa Requirement

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2018 set to bring new emigration record for South Africans

South African and Botswana passport holders will be required to obtain a visa before travelling to Ireland from Wednesday 9th July, the Irish Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee, has announced.
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Applying for a visa for Ireland

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Applying for your visa

If you are required to apply for a visa to visit Ireland, you can do this online but must do it from within your home country. The online application portal will have all instructions tailored to your location.

Applications will be in English, and you will need to be able to print at the end. You will also have to send in some supporting information like your passport/travel documents, and possibly biometric information.

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Considering working in Ireland, here is what you need to know

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If you would like to work in Ireland and are not a citizen of the EU or European Economic Area, then you will need to apply for a work visa. There are four main types of employment permits: General Employment Permit (formerly Work Permit), Critical Skills Employment Permit (formerly Green Card), Dependent/Partner/Spouse Employment Permit, and Reactivation Permit.

There are also five more that are more specific, but which may apply to your circumstances. Ireland also has a Working Holiday Visa programme for a few reciprocal nationalities.

EU and European Economic Area citizens
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So you are thinking of getting married in Ireland, here is what you need to know

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With its beautiful cathedrals, castles, and landscapes, Ireland is an idyllic spot for a wedding. Whether you’re a resident or just visiting, getting married in the Emerald Isle is a straightforward process open to anyone.

Registering your marriage
You can make the Irish wedding of your dreams a reality with a little bit of preparation and paperwork.
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Discovering Ireland – an overview of the social, economic and political climate

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Thanks to its beautiful scenery and business opportunities, Ireland attracts many tourists and expats alike. If you’re headed to the Emerald Isle to try your luck, it’s helpful to have an overview of the social, economic and political climate.

Located in the Northern Atlantic Ocean, Ireland is one of the larger British Isles split into two countries: Northern Ireland, which is part of the United Kingdom, and Ireland, sometimes referred to as the Republic of Ireland, which is an independent nation. Spanning roughly 70,273 km2, the independent country is divided into 26 counties and much larger than its northern counterpart.
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Ever wondered what the cost of living is in Ireland

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It should be noted that in general the cost of living in the Republic of Ireland is decreasing. However, as Ireland had become one of the most expensive places to live in recent years, this decrease might not be readily apparent to those who have recently moved or intend to move here.

Nevertheless, electricity and gas prices are on the decrease. There are obvious reductions in the price of food as a consequence of the arrival of Lidl/Aldi and also because the recession (depression) has made people more aware of what they spend.
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Iere kies Samoaanse Kiwi vir Bok-toets in Dublin

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Die insluiting van ’n Nieu-Seelands gebore senter wat ook kwalifiseer om vir Samoa te speel, en die weglating van die ervare vleuel Simon Zebo, is die vernaamste kenmerke van die Ierse rugbygroep wat vir die jaareindtoetse gekies is.

Bundee Aki gaan moontlik teen die Springbokke sy toetsdebuut maak vir sy aangenome land, Ierland.

Die Iere kom oor twee naweke in Dublin teen die Springbokke te staan in die eerste toets van hul November-reeks.
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