Quality of life, public safety, and ease in obtaining a work and study visa enhance the attractiveness of this heretofore not so popular European country.
Always among the 5 countries most sought by Brazilian exchange students, Ireland, besides being an excellent place to live due to its high quality of life, public safety, and privileged location, has as its main attraction the possibility of uniting work and study without the great demands made by its trendier European neighbors. To begin with, according to the present immigration law, Brazilians and Irishmen can travel between the two countries as tourists for up to 90 days. To make things even better, if you’re enrolled in an educational program, you don’t even need a visa.
What to do in Ireland
With more than a thousand pubs spread throughout Dublin, it’s easy to understand the local culture of Ireland’s capital. Safe, with an expectation of full employment and a high quality of life, it’s an excellent place to live in.
Situated in County Kerry, the Killarney National Park is a real paradise, with mountains, lakes and woods spread over more than 10.2 hectares. It is open 24 hours.
The Rock of Cashel is a great historical treasure of Ireland. Situated on a hill in County Tipperary, the place shelters religious constructions from the 12th and 13th centuries.
For young people, a great trip is Galway, a university town full of pubs. The most bohemian city in Ireland, it is also the richest in terms of musical culture.
Speaking of pubs, festive Belfast is an excellent option for lovers of night life. The city also has an unmissable Metropolitan Arts Center.
For calmer places, bet on the Dingle Peninsula, which is considered by National Geographic as “the most beautiful place in the world”. The setting for many Hollywood films, it’s a great vacation destination.
Arriving in Ireland
Go to the immigration service, the only organ authorized to permit the entry of foreigners to the country, and present the following original documents:
Proof of accommodation for the period the tourist intends to stay in Ireland (proof of reservation in a hotel, or invitation letter);
Health insurance
Proof of sufficient funds to support oneself during the period of stay in the country. (There is no pre-fixed value, what exists is a calculation, based on good sense and considering the person’s lifestyle and the high cost of living in Ireland. If you wish to present credit cards, we suggest you take an original and current bank statement);
Proof of a link to the country of origin ( proving that you have to return there);
Round trip ticket (If one intends to travel elsewhere and then return to Brazil, it is important to have in hand the respective tickets, including the one for exit from Ireland on the proposed date);
Passport valid for at least 6 months after the date set for leaving Ireland.
Tips about documentation
Translate officially into English the original documents in Portuguese. Thus, you will help the Irish officials at the moment of entry.
It is recommended that you translate any document providing information about the trip, with data for contact, in case immigration needs to get in touch.
Working in Ireland
With the great rise in the offer of formal jobs, due to the country’s economic growth and stability, one can foresee good possibilities for foreigners. So, write down this important information: although it isn’t simple to find a job opportunity (search for a job opportunity, prerequisites, and special visa), shun illegality.
Useful links and phone numbers
Tourist information in English: www.ireland.com
General information about Ireland: www.citizensinformation.ie/en
Study guide and a variety of information: www.educationinireland.com
For doubts about the Irish health system, we suggest consulting the site of the Irish Ministry of health: www.doh.ie and the site of the health authorities: www.hse.ie
Emigrant Network Advice: www.emigrantnetwork.ie
Link with information for travelers to Ireland: http://www.dfa.ie
Orientation about rules relative to hand luggage: http://www.dfa.ie
Contact with Brazilian Embassy and Consulate in Dublin
Block 8, Harcourt Centre: Penthouse 6th floor (Embassy) and Ground floor (Consulate)
Charlotte Way, Dublin 2
Service to public from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Telephone: (00 21 353 1) 411-0870 / 475-6000 / 416-1202 / 416-1204 (only between 15h30 and 17h30)
Fax: (00 21 353 1) 475-1341
Emergency phone: 00 21 353 (0) 87 981-4403
E-mail: [email protected] Site: http://dublin.itamaraty.gov.br
Consular Sector
Tel: (00 353 1) 411-0873 E-mail: [email protected]
