Visa requirement for working in Ireland
Visa stamps indicate the type of permission you have to remain in Ireland. All non-European Economic Area (EEA) citizens, unless exempt, are subject to an Irish visa requirement for entry and exiting the state.
All potential non EEA citizen employees of RCSI require a working visa (GNIB card); this is acquired by the individual. This process is managed solely by the employee; a copy should be submitted to Human Resources Department in advance of employment start date. Please note no payment will be processed until a copy of the relevant stamp visa stamp (GNIB) is submitted to Human Resources.
Please note: Visas (GNIB) are a separate entity to work permits or hosting agreements; they do not replace the need for a valid work permit or hosting agreement.
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Commencing Employment
Once you receive confirmation of employment with RCSI and have received your work permit or hosting agreement you can then begin the application process for your visa (GNIB card). Further information is available on the following website: http://www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/Pages/new-immigration-appointment-system
All potential employees must provide a copy of their visa stamp prior to commencing employment with RCSI.
Registration and permission to remain
Non-EEA citizens must register with the local immigration officer in the area where they intend to live when they arrive in the State. Further information is available http://www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/Pages/registration
Renewal of visa (GNIB card)
Once you receive your extended work permit or hosting agreement you can begin the application process for extension of your visa (GNIB card). Further information is available on the following website: https://burghquayregistrationoffice.inis.gov.ie/
All employees must provide a copy of their visa stamp (GNIB card) prior to extension start date.
Re-entry Visa for non EEA citizens
Re –entry visa’s is only applicable for travel purposes. If you are not travelling outside of the Republic of Ireland, you are not required to have a re-entry visa.
How to apply for visa (GNIB card)
If you are a non-EEA citizen who requires a visa (GNIB Stamp), you must obtain a visa before travelling to Ireland. Visa applications are managed by the employee not HR. You must apply for an entry visa online in advance of your employment start date.
Stamp 4 Application
If you have worked in paid employment (excluding student visa stamps) for
- 5 consecutive years on a Work Permit
Or
- 2 consecutive years on a hosting agreement
You should apply to your local immigration officer for stamp 4 immigration permission. This permission allows you to work in RCSI without reliance on work permit/hosting agreement. The stamp 4 is a fixed term visa (GNIB) to be renewed annually. Further information on immigration permission is available on the INIS website. Employees are responsible to provide a copy of their Stamp 4 GNIB card 6 weeks in advance of new work permit start date.
VISA FAQ’s
1. Will I still need a visa if I have a hosting agreement/work permit?
Yes, the hosting agreement or work permit does not replace any of the immigration requirements (visas or GNIB registration) and only allows the hosting agreement/work permit holder to enter the state.
Employees that do not register with GNIB risk jeopardising the withdrawal of their hosting agreement/work permit, risk delays in their residency applications and ultimately risk deportation.
2. Do I need to get a visa each time I travel with my Hosting Agreement/Work Permit?
Yes, your initial visa issued is only valid for a single entry to the State. If you intend to travel outside of the Republic of Ireland you will require a re-entry visa to return to the state.
NOTE: Before a re-entry visa can be issued, you must be registered with the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB). As previously mentioned above, the College cannot assist in the securing of visas.