New member considering move to Dublin
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New member considering move to Dublin
Hi
I'm a British citizen living and working in England considering a job offer to work permanently in Dublin.
I'd appreciate any tips on the following (I have to confirm my interest by Monday 7 March):
Tax, schools, healthcare
My wife is Thai and has a visa with leave to remain indefinitely in the UK. I assume she'd need to apply to the Irish authorities for the same? Any idea how long this takes? Our son is a British Citizen so would not need anything I assume.
My mother in law is on a 6 month family visit visa. Does anyone have any experience obtaining similar for Ireland? I had a quick look and could only see visas for 3 months max. Can we apply for her to live with us permanently?
We'd be looking for a rental property, any tips on good / bad areas around Dublin?
Thanks.
I'm a British citizen living and working in England considering a job offer to work permanently in Dublin.
I'd appreciate any tips on the following (I have to confirm my interest by Monday 7 March):
Tax, schools, healthcare
My wife is Thai and has a visa with leave to remain indefinitely in the UK. I assume she'd need to apply to the Irish authorities for the same? Any idea how long this takes? Our son is a British Citizen so would not need anything I assume.
My mother in law is on a 6 month family visit visa. Does anyone have any experience obtaining similar for Ireland? I had a quick look and could only see visas for 3 months max. Can we apply for her to live with us permanently?
We'd be looking for a rental property, any tips on good / bad areas around Dublin?
Thanks.
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hahahahahahaa
sorry
If i was moving to Dublin i would look to the SE of the city. From Ballsbridge (expensive) to Shankhill on Wicklow border. Inner city northside Dublin has a bit of bad rep.
sorry
If i was moving to Dublin i would look to the SE of the city. From Ballsbridge (expensive) to Shankhill on Wicklow border. Inner city northside Dublin has a bit of bad rep.
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Tax - high and getting higher - also depends on how much you earn.
Schools - OK but mainly run by the church
Healthcare - as Londonuk says! Be prepared to pay through the nose. It's a culture shock after the NHS no matter how bad you thought they were! Private healthcare is available and recommended if you can afford it - shop around there's three main suppliers. VHI, AVIVA and Quinn
Can't help you with the visa queries I'm afraid.
As for areas post up where you're looking at and we'll try to let you know (without upsetting anyone who might live there). It'll depend on how far out of town you want to go, lifestyle (city or country living) etc.
Schools - OK but mainly run by the church
Healthcare - as Londonuk says! Be prepared to pay through the nose. It's a culture shock after the NHS no matter how bad you thought they were! Private healthcare is available and recommended if you can afford it - shop around there's three main suppliers. VHI, AVIVA and Quinn
Can't help you with the visa queries I'm afraid.
As for areas post up where you're looking at and we'll try to let you know (without upsetting anyone who might live there). It'll depend on how far out of town you want to go, lifestyle (city or country living) etc.
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Thanks Londonuck / Horus
Job is not too far from airport - St. Margarets
Looking for somewhere relatively central or with good transport to centre as wife wants to open a gift shop..... Having said that don't want to blow my salary on rent.
Have to check if private healthcare included in package as naively wasn't expected to go backwards from the NHS!
Taxes - compared to UK? Heard bits on news but it's only become relevant in last couple of days! Must pay more attention to current affairs!!
Visas are the main pain. Only just sorted UK really and then a good opportunity comes up and back to square 1 potentially! Seem to be some concessions for spouse of EU national, waiting for replies from authorities.
Any more tips welcome, in mean time will try to research more.....
Cheers
Job is not too far from airport - St. Margarets
Looking for somewhere relatively central or with good transport to centre as wife wants to open a gift shop..... Having said that don't want to blow my salary on rent.
Have to check if private healthcare included in package as naively wasn't expected to go backwards from the NHS!
Taxes - compared to UK? Heard bits on news but it's only become relevant in last couple of days! Must pay more attention to current affairs!!
Visas are the main pain. Only just sorted UK really and then a good opportunity comes up and back to square 1 potentially! Seem to be some concessions for spouse of EU national, waiting for replies from authorities.
Any more tips welcome, in mean time will try to research more.....
Cheers
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The visa situation in Ireland is much more difficult (slow processing, ambiguous requirements) than in the UK and the pathway to citizenship much longer - 7 to 8 years at least. With a British passport she will have a much easier time.
I'd go so far as to say that she needs to stay in the UK until her British citizenship is completed, even if you spend time in Ireland beforehand.
I don't believe Ireland has any form of "parent visa" but then, does the UK have one? If that's important you need to discuss with an immigration solicitor.
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I'd really, really recommend your wife applies for British citizenship ... any reason why she has not done so?
The visa situation in Ireland is much more difficult (slow processing, ambiguous requirements) than in the UK and the pathway to citizenship much longer - 7 to 8 years at least. With a British passport she will have a much easier time.
I'd go so far as to say that she needs to stay in the UK until her British citizenship is completed, even if you spend time in Ireland beforehand.
I don't believe Ireland has any form of "parent visa" but then, does the UK have one? If that's important you need to discuss with an immigration solicitor.
The visa situation in Ireland is much more difficult (slow processing, ambiguous requirements) than in the UK and the pathway to citizenship much longer - 7 to 8 years at least. With a British passport she will have a much easier time.
I'd go so far as to say that she needs to stay in the UK until her British citizenship is completed, even if you spend time in Ireland beforehand.
I don't believe Ireland has any form of "parent visa" but then, does the UK have one? If that's important you need to discuss with an immigration solicitor.
Parent visa - not as such. It's a Family Visitor visa in UK and can be 6 months or longer. Can't locate anything similar for Eire just yet but will keep looking.
Thanks for your advice
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Any tips on buying / renting a car? Where is it cheaper to buy? Any problems re. registrations NI vs Eire?
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If you already have a car bring it with you (check out the VRT for importing it).
If you don't have one you're best getting one here - I've heard used cars are much cheaper here these days and there's no VRT to pay on them. If you buy in the North you would (legally) still have to re-register in the South.
If you're looking for somewhere to rent near the airport Swords is OK, probably take you 20/25 mins to get to St Margrets. Otherwise you could look towards Tyrells Town, Finglas or Ballymun, however I would recommend Swords over the last 3.
Getting into town would be via bus or DART (train) but from Swords it would have to be bus (or bus to Malahide and then DART) until the Metro opens when and if they still build it.
What sort of gift shop are you thinking of as there's already a few in Dublin city centre and at most tourist sites?
If you don't have one you're best getting one here - I've heard used cars are much cheaper here these days and there's no VRT to pay on them. If you buy in the North you would (legally) still have to re-register in the South.
If you're looking for somewhere to rent near the airport Swords is OK, probably take you 20/25 mins to get to St Margrets. Otherwise you could look towards Tyrells Town, Finglas or Ballymun, however I would recommend Swords over the last 3.
Getting into town would be via bus or DART (train) but from Swords it would have to be bus (or bus to Malahide and then DART) until the Metro opens when and if they still build it.
What sort of gift shop are you thinking of as there's already a few in Dublin city centre and at most tourist sites?
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She's just qualified having been in UK for 3 years. I thought there was a rquirement to remain in UK after receiving passport but can't find info yet. £780 for Brititsh passport may be expensive but as you say, cheaper than visa in long term and easier to travel generally. Will have a better look.
The cost of GBP780 (or whatever it is) is tiny considering the benefit of a. exempting your wife from Irish visa hassles, and b. ensuring she can always return to the UK with your son if something happens to you.
As far as I understand she will keep her Thai citizenship. Check with a moderator at http://www.immigrationboards.com who has a similar situation. But even if she would lose Thai citizenship, being a British citizen is probably a better choice.
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If you already have a car bring it with you (check out the VRT for importing it).
If you don't have one you're best getting one here - I've heard used cars are much cheaper here these days and there's no VRT to pay on them. If you buy in the North you would (legally) still have to re-register in the South.
If you're looking for somewhere to rent near the airport Swords is OK, probably take you 20/25 mins to get to St Margrets. Otherwise you could look towards Tyrells Town, Finglas or Ballymun, however I would recommend Swords over the last 3.
Getting into town would be via bus or DART (train) but from Swords it would have to be bus (or bus to Malahide and then DART) until the Metro opens when and if they still build it.
What sort of gift shop are you thinking of as there's already a few in Dublin city centre and at most tourist sites?
If you don't have one you're best getting one here - I've heard used cars are much cheaper here these days and there's no VRT to pay on them. If you buy in the North you would (legally) still have to re-register in the South.
If you're looking for somewhere to rent near the airport Swords is OK, probably take you 20/25 mins to get to St Margrets. Otherwise you could look towards Tyrells Town, Finglas or Ballymun, however I would recommend Swords over the last 3.
Getting into town would be via bus or DART (train) but from Swords it would have to be bus (or bus to Malahide and then DART) until the Metro opens when and if they still build it.
What sort of gift shop are you thinking of as there's already a few in Dublin city centre and at most tourist sites?
Gift shop - bits from Asia, depends what's available so will do some research if / when we get there. Part of the attraction is the number of tourists but have to have something unique (I hope....)
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If she is just qualified for naturalisation (3 yrs in UK), then go ahead and get it done. Applicants married to a British citizen are NOT required to intend to remain in the UK.
The cost of GBP780 (or whatever it is) is tiny considering the benefit of a. exempting your wife from Irish visa hassles, and b. ensuring she can always return to the UK with your son if something happens to you.
As far as I understand she will keep her Thai citizenship. Check with a moderator at http://www.immigrationboards.com who has a similar situation. But even if she would lose Thai citizenship, being a British citizen is probably a better choice.
The cost of GBP780 (or whatever it is) is tiny considering the benefit of a. exempting your wife from Irish visa hassles, and b. ensuring she can always return to the UK with your son if something happens to you.
As far as I understand she will keep her Thai citizenship. Check with a moderator at http://www.immigrationboards.com who has a similar situation. But even if she would lose Thai citizenship, being a British citizen is probably a better choice.
Thanks
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http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/br.../waitingtimes/
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Naturalisation can take up to 6 months. It might be possible for her to complete the process after leaving the UK, although this is awkward ... and if she doesn't apply while still UK resident then that usually closes the option down.
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/br.../waitingtimes/
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/br.../waitingtimes/
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My cousin works at this place. You can see some prices on their facebook site. Prices are half they were two/three years ago
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