Immigration & Settled Status

  • 19/06/2024
    Living and Working Across the Ireland-Northern Ireland Border

    Can I Live and Work in Ireland or Northern Ireland? Whether you are an Irish citizen, British citizen, EU citizen or another nationality, the rules for living and working in Ireland and Northern Ireland depend on your citizenship and when you moved. This guide explains who can live, work and study in either jurisdiction and Read more >

  • 29/03/2022
    Supporting Ukraine refugees

    Two very different systems are currently in place to assist people arriving in Ireland and Northern Ireland from Ukraine. North Ukrainian refugees require a visa to enter the UK. If you have arrived in Northern Ireland from Ukraine, under either the Family Scheme or Homes for Ukraine Scheme, you should go to an assistance centre Read more >

  • 20/02/2019
    EU Settlement Scheme

    EU CITIZENS If you’re an EU citizen (not British or Irish) living in Northern Ireland you and your family will need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme to continue living in the UK. The application process is online and is free of charge. For the vast majority of people the deadline for arriving in the Read more >

Brexit: Citizens’ Rights

If you are an Irish citizen who wishes to stay living in Northern Ireland you do not need to apply to the UK’s EU Settlement Scheme. Your rights to... Read more

Brexit: Free movement

UK Nationals and their non-EEA family members residing in Ireland.   With effect from 11pm on 31 December 2020 all non-EEA family members of UK nationals seeking to join, or... Read more

Brexit: Employment

FRONTIER WORKERS – EU citizens who are cross-border workers (living south and working north) will need to apply to the UK’s Frontier Workers Permit Scheme in order to continue... Read more

Brexit: Free movement

UK SKILLS-BASED IMMIGRATION SYSTEM – The Home Secretary announces a new route for skilled workers, strengthened border security and an end to free movement as part of a new immigration system.... Read more
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