Ireland Visa & Policy Updates
Ireland has expanded its visa-free entry list to 62 nations, including Mexico, while processing times for employment and study visas currently reach eight weeks. International students must secure Stamp 2 bridging permissions by August 31 to maintain continuous legal residency. Additionally, new rental regulations mandate six-year minimum tenancies, impacting housing flexibility for expats and medium-term travelers seeking accommodation in the Irish market.
21-night rental register proposed in Ireland would affect nomad bookings
Ireland's proposed register would cover rentals used by short-stay travelers. Hosts face a Dec. 31 deadline, subject to the bill becoming law.
Ireland logs 8 week wait for Employment Long Stay D visas as of Aug. 20
Ireland's Immigration Service Delivery is now issuing decisions on employment and study visa applications received in June. Foreign workers and students can use these timelines to plan arrival dates and travel schedules.
Ireland students must apply for Stamp 2 bridging permission by Aug. 31
The 'Stamp 2' bridging permission allows international students to maintain continuous legal residency while transitioning to higher education, preventing status gaps.
Ireland Updates Rental Laws with Six Year Tenancy Protections
Ireland's new six-year minimum tenancy requirement drastically changes the rental market, potentially making it much harder for medium-term expats to secure flexible housing.