Is EU Blue Card valid in Ireland?

The EU Blue Card applies in 25 of the 27 EU countries. It does not apply in Denmark and Ireland.

Is the Republic of Ireland still in EU?

Ireland has been a member state of the European Union since 1973. Citizens of the United Kingdom can freely enter the country without a passport due to the Common Travel Area, which is a passport-free zone comprising the islands of Ireland, Great Britain, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands.

Can I work in Ireland with German blue card?

Working in Ireland The Republic of Ireland has chosen not to participate in the EU Blue Card scheme, at this time. There are alternatives for highly-qualified workers to obtain a special work permit for Ireland.

Can I work anywhere in Europe with EU Blue Card?

An EU Blue Card is a residence permit for qualified non-EU foreign nationals to work in an EU country. The EU Blue card holder enjoys equal treatment with the nationals of the Member State where they have settled. Yet, they can only work in the sector they are concerned about.

Which countries have EU Blue Card?

You can apply for the EU Blue Card in all member states of the EU apart from Denmark, Ireland and the United Kingdom. Applications should be filed at the Foreigner’s Office in the respective country. The application may be filled by you, your employer or law firm.

Can I live in Ireland as a German citizen?

Moving and staying You won’t need a visa or employment permit if you’re moving to Ireland from the EEA or Switzerland, however you will need to have a valid passport/ID card. You can stay up to 90 days in Ireland with no restrictions, and after that, the restrictions are minimal.

Is Ireland in Schengen?

The Schengen Area is the name given to a region of Europe where there are no border checks between countries. Ireland is not part of the Schengen Area, which means that if you travel to the Schengen Area from Ireland, you pass through an immigration checkpoint and have to show your passport or national identity card.

Is the Republic of Ireland a member of the European Union?

Both Republic of Ireland and United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland – the guys in red) used to be members of European Union until 23rd June 2016 referendum and UK’s choice to leave EU, thus bringing England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland out of it. Out of these five the only remaining member is Republic of Ireland.

What does the EU Protocol mean for the Northern Ireland border?

Under the protocol it was agreed that Northern Ireland would continue to follow EU rules on product standards (part of the single market) to prevent checks along the border. Checks would instead take place on goods entering Northern Ireland from England, Scotland or Wales.

Is Northern Ireland going to leave the EU?

The United Kingdom is teetering on the knife-edge of leaving the EU. Northern Ireland is a component part of the UK. The Republic of Ireland is not, it being a separate country, and thus is going nowhere. All of Ireland stays in the European Union.

Why is the EU suing the UK over the Northern Ireland checks?

The EU has now launched legal action against the UK, alleging that it is unilaterally changing the rules in breach of international law. The checks apply to goods travelling from GB to Northern Ireland and were introduced under the terms of the Northern Ireland Protocol, part of the treaty which took the UK out of the EU.