Search
Contact
Login
Share this article
IMPACT – HIGH
The Department of Justice and Equality has announced that it will temporarily cease accepting new visa and preclearance applications. These measures are designed to support COVID-19 restrictions on movement, including into and out of Ireland.
Key Points:
Priority/emergency cases will continue to be processed. These include the following:
If an application falls into one of the above categories, the applicant can apply online in the usual way. Once the online application is completed, individuals should follow the instructions given on the summary page as to where they should submit applications.
As of midnight on Jan. 27, in addition to countries that were visa-required prior to that date, passport holders of the following countries are now also required to apply for an entry visa or transit visa, as appropriate, before traveling to Ireland:
Analysis & Comments: The Irish government has made this decision as part of their efforts to mitigate the spread of the new variant of COVID-19. Employers should consider that this may cause delays to intended start dates of their potential employees, if the employment cannot be carried out from home. If you have employees or potential new hires who may be impacted by these changes, please contact the Deloitte immigration team to assist.
Rest of World Source: Deloitte. Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (“DTTL”), its global network of member firms, and their related entities. DTTL (also referred to as “Deloitte Global”) and each of its member firms are legally separate and independent entities. DTTL does not provide services to clients. Please see www.deloitte.com/about to learn more. Deloitte Legal means the legal practices of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited member firms or their affiliates that provide legal services. For legal, regulatory and other reasons, not all member firms provide legal services. This includes Deloitte Tax LLP in the United States which does not provide legal and/or immigration advice or services. This communication contains general information only, and none of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, its member firms or their related entities (collectively, the “Deloitte network”) is, by means of this communication, rendering professional advice or services. Before making any decision or taking any action that may affect your finances or your business, you should consult a qualified professional adviser. No entity in the Deloitte network shall be responsible for any loss whatsoever sustained by any person who relies on this communication. © 2021. For information, contact Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited.
The U.S. Embassy and Consulates General in China announced a new nonimmigrant visa appointment schedule. U.S. embassies and consulates…
The Labor Department has posted updated processing times for permanent labor certification (PERM) applications and prevailing wage…
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that the initial registration period for the fiscal year (FY) 2026 H-1B cap will…
The Canadian government announced super visa applicants may now purchase private health insurance from companies outside Canada. Key…