For an Indian citizen, will a UK Tier 2 short term ICT visa be sufficient to travel to the Republic of Ireland and fly back to UK? [duplicate]

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Can I travel to Ireland with UK Tier 2 ICT visa?

You need a visa to enter the Republic of Ireland unless you are in a visa exempt nationality. As a general rule UK visas and leave to enter or remain in the UK are not valid for Ireland as it's a different country.

Can I travel to Ireland with UK visa on Indian passport?

Citizens of India and China, who have a short stay UK visa can travel to Ireland under the British Irish Visa Scheme (BIVS) without a separate Irish visa. You can also use your Irish visa to travel to the UK.

Is ICT Tier 2 visa eligible for ILR?

For Tier 2 ICT Visas granted after April 6 2010, you are not able to switch from the Tier 2 ICT to ILR. However, under the UK's new points-based immigration system, ICT visa holders are now permitted to switch to the Skilled Worker visa. Once on the Skilled Worker route, you can become eligible to apply for ILR.

Can Tier 2 ICT be converted to Tier 2 general?

Tier 2 ICT visa holders are allowed to switch into the new Skilled Worker route, provided they meet the eligibility requirements. Under previous rules, it was not possible to switch from ICT to Tier 2 General without triggering the cooling-off period.

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