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How do I legally move to Ireland to live and work?

Would like to move to Ireland, help please?

  • Hello everyone, Lately, I've been contemplating where I want to live as I become an adult. I am 19, but I am no where near an actual adult. I will be starting my second year of university come August. I do not have a job. I have been looking, but I am hindered from actually taking a job because well, it's really no use telling everyone the personal going ons in my family, I just can't take most jobs at the moment. When it comes time to take a job, i'd like to be a paramedic, firemen, spanish translator or computer tech. I have 2 years experience as a fire explorer, My major in school is spanish, and I want to go back to finish up computers. Is Ireland lacking in any of those fields? Is it possible I could apply to be a firemen or a paramedic in Ireland and get a work permit? I can also get my spanish degree, I will have it in another year, and then I may move on to computers or go to a higher spanish degree. My first choice to live is England, but i'll take anywhere in Britain really. Another choice is Ireland by itself. I mean, it would be a short trip to get to England or Scotland anyway if I were to live in Ireland. I'd want to live in the mid southern part of Ireland, not the part that is part of Britain. I just want to know how I can become a permanent resident or citizen. What ever allows me to live there and not get kicked out due to permits and the sort. I know if I can find a job there, I can earn money here in the U.S. to get over there and work there. But, is it just that easy? I know the paper work will be hell, but is that all I need to worry about? Paper work, visa, passport and finding a job and getting a work permit? I know that is not exactly simple work, but, is that it? I don't want to run into may surprises. I believe I red, that if I am resident there for 5 years, then I can apply for citizenship, is that correct? Please don't be rude, I'd just like some help. I know some of you guys don't want me in your country...don't be rude about it. Thanks everyone : )

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    Paramedic: No. Paramedics are recruited from Ambulance staff. US Paramedic qualifications aren't recognised. Fire: Most firemen here are "retained". It isn't your job- they are part time firemen with a different job. Jobs as paid firemen (only really in cities) are very much sought after. Spanish Translators: Not really in demand, we'd recruit Spanish people first as they are in the EU. Computer jobs The country is full of unemployed computer people. You wouldn't get a visa for any of these. After 5 years legal residence (not including time as a student) you can apply for citizenship, but you aren't guaranteed it. It would be getting legal for the first 5 years that would be hardest.

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Hi, Ireland is actually the worst place for jobs ( I live there ) But the best place for anything else (Apart from weather ) You could find a job in one of those i suppose. :) The views are fantastic. Ireland is one of the safest countries ever! I recommend moving there,

Minie Dime

The Republic of Ireland and N.Ireland (UK) are very hard to move and work in. You have to have not only have a skilled position...not a public service job like paramedic, police etc. But it has to be a minimum of I believe 40,000 GBP (or Euro depending on where you plan to try and move) I think UK is easier than R of Ireland but both are very hard. My hubby works in N.I. and he was able to get a work visa but his position is in Mineral exploration and he makes well over the min. Also his company has an office in N.I. He had to have a sponsor who is a permanent resident to assume financial responsibility if need be and had ot show proof of a substanial amount of funds in a bank account. Also he hired local labourers for numerous positions so he is not only there to work but he has provided employment for a good amount of people. Work is scarce there right now and it has to be special circumstance to get a work visa. Ireland..both north and south is a gorgeous country and I want to move there myself. Luckily for me I can get my citizenship to R. of Ireland through my grandfather or through my husband if he remains working there for 3yrs you can apply for citizenship. I can understand the desire to be there but its not so simple unless you are either rich and don't have to work or you have a very skilled position...which is a very short list.

Mindee

Not being rude but you are 19 therefore you are an adult, an adult is someone aged 18 or over whether they are still at University or not. Learn that at much at least please, you are not a child are you so therefore you must be an adult by definition. Its not that we "don't want you in our country" it is just that there are over 450,000 people currently out of work in our very small country (out of a population of around 4 million) so there are no job prospects for you here right now. Maybe in 10 years time when the current recession is over and you have plenty of experience under your belt in your chosen career then perhaps you can consider moving across the water to Ireland or even your first choice England.

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