Travel to Dublin, Ireland from UK on a Tier 2 ICT long term staff partner visa

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I have an Indian passport and currently am in UK on a Tier 2 ICT long term staff partner visa valid up to January, 2020. My question is whether I need an additional visa to visit Dublin, Ireland to meet my sister who is on a student visa in Dublin.



Best Answer

Yes, you will need a visa for the Republic of Ireland. The visa type is 'C' and when you apply, choose Visit (Family/Friend) visa.

You may have heard that some people with Indian passports can visit Ireland with certain UK visas, and vice versa, but it only applies if you have a short stay visa like a tourist visa, not if you have a long-stay visa.

Details here from the Irish Nationalisation and Immigration Service.




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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 from UK with UK visa?

People with UK visas or residence permits The Short Stay Visa Waiver Programme allows nationals of a number of Eastern European, Middle East and Asian countries who have a short-term UK visa to come to Ireland without the need for a separate Irish visa.

Can I go to Dublin if I have UK visa?

If you have a British visitor visa and want to also visit Ireland, you must travel to the UK first. Holders of an Irish short stay visa will be able to transit in the UK as part of an onward journey to Ireland.

How long can you stay outside the UK on Tier 2 ICT visa?

You must have spent no more than 180 days outside the UK in any 12 months.



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