Free movement of people on the island of Ireland
*Common Travel Area rights to free movement on the island apply only to Irish and British citizens!
Due to the UK’s EU exit the free movement of people on the island of Ireland has changed.
- Irish and British citizens can rely on their Common Travel Area rights to live, work and be educated in the other jurisdiction without needing permission.
- EU citizens who wish to live or work in Northern Ireland after 1st January 2021 must apply for a UK work permit or visa
- Please note that EU citizens who lived and or worked in Northern Ireland before 1st January 2021 can protect their right to residence and employment in Northern Ireland by applying to the UK’s EU Settlement Scheme or the UK’s Frontier Worker Permit Scheme.
If in doubt, please seek out immigration advice and support! You can find a list of support organisations on the following webpage: Border People – Advice services for Migrant Communities
Page last checked: 19 June 2024
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