Time from marriage to work visa?

Buckeye

Not sure whether to post this here or in Legal, but...
My fiance is Irish and living in Ireland. I'm American and still living in the US. I'll move to Ireland next year and we'll be married in July.
How long does it usually take from the wedding day to being allowed to start my job search?
He's the kind of man who would have no problem supporting me, but that's going to get really old, really fast. I love my work, and I hate feeling useless.

Kazzo

Hi,

You (US citizen) are a non-visa required national.
http://www.foreignaffairs.gov.ie/home/index.aspx?id=8777
It will take only one day if you attend at your local Garda National Immigration Bureau Registration Office with your Irish national spouse and submit all required documentations.

According to The Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) website, you can enter the Republic of Ireland as a visitor without a visa, and would be given permission to stay (usually 90days) at the airport immigration desk.
If you have a copy of The Marriage Notification letter from your registry office, you wouldn't be asked to show them a return ticket.
http://www.groireland.ie/getting_married.htm#section1

After your wedding, go to your local Garda Station before the permission's expiry date with these listed documentations on the website.
Your original marriage certificate
Your original passport
Your Irish spouse’s original passport
Evidence of your joint address
http://www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/Pages/WP07000024

You should be given Stamp 4 straight away.
http://www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/Pages/Stamps
It allows you to work.

Hope this information helps you.

pounder770

Kazzo wrote: »

Hi,

You (US citizen) are a non-visa required national.
http://www.foreignaffairs.gov.ie/home/index.aspx?id=8777

According to The Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) website, you can enter the Republic of Ireland as a visitor without a visa, and would be given permission to stay (usually 90days) at the airport immigration desk.
If you have a copy of The Marriage Notification letter from your registry office, you wouldn't be asked to show them a return ticket.
http://www.groireland.ie/getting_married.htm#section1

After your wedding, go to the GNIB or your local Garda Station before the permission's expiry date with these listed documentations on the website.
Your original marriage certificate
Your original passport
Your Irish spouse’s original passport
Evidence of your joint address
http://www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/Pages/WP07000024

You should be given Stamp 4 straight away.
http://www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/Pages/Stamps
It allows you to work.

Hope this information helps you.

Hi there..my wife is from the U.S.,and the 90 day rule does not apply if you are planning to live here,it only applies to a holiday(vacation) situation.
You may be given a short-stay visa,and asked to report to the local Immigration officer(Local Garda station) to register. If the time between arrival and the wedding is short,then you can immediately apply as the spouse of an Irish citizen,and get stamp #4 on your passport(which allows you to work etc.) If there is a longer period between arriving here and your wedding,then you'll get a #2 stamp on your passport,which will be upgraded to a #4 stamp on producing the marraige certificate to your local Imm. officer.

We've been through all the hoops,so feel free to pm with any questions.

Buckeye

Thank you so much - that's really good research & those websites are very helpful!
Assuming the economy picks up a bit and someone is willing to hire someone with an American accent, it's nice to know I won't be a drain on our finances.
Thank you!

Kazzo

pounder770 wrote: »

Hi there..my wife is from the U.S.,and the 90 day rule does not apply if you are planning to live here,it only applies to a holiday(vacation) situation.
You may be given a short-stay visa,

As US citizens are non-visa required nationals.
http://www.foreignaffairs.gov.ie/home/index.aspx?id=8777
There is no visa to be issued to Non-visa required nationals.
"Visa" doesn't exist for non-visa required nationals in the republic of Ireland.
It should be "Permission to remain/reside in the State"

The length of your permission will depend on a immigration officer at the airport.
If you have a copy of The Marriage Notification letter from your registry office, they usually would give you 90-days permission to remain as a tourist - "Stamp 3".
(Stamp 2 is for non-EEA Students)
http://www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/Pages/Stamps
If you don't have the letter with you, the length may be shorter and you would have to renew your permission at your local immigration office before your wedding.

Regards,

Kazzo

Buckeye wrote: »

Thank you so much - that's really good research & those websites are very helpful!
Assuming the economy picks up a bit and someone is willing to hire someone with an American accent, it's nice to know I won't be a drain on our finances.
Thank you!

You are welcome, Buckeye!

Now, no need to worry about it.
Just prepare the documentations!

Good luck on your future in Ireland!!!

pounder770

Kazzo wrote: »

As US citizens are non-visa required nationals.
http://www.foreignaffairs.gov.ie/home/index.aspx?id=8777
There is no visa to be issued to Non-visa required nationals.
"Visa" doesn't exist for non-visa required nationals in the republic of Ireland.
It should be "Permission to remain/reside in the State"

The length of your permission will depend on a immigration officer at the airport.
If you have a copy of The Marriage Notification letter from your registry office, they usually would give you 90-days permission to remain as a tourist - "Stamp 3".
(Stamp 2 is for non-EEA Students)
http://www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/Pages/Stamps
If you don't have the letter with you, the length may be shorter and you would have to renew your permission at your local immigration office before your wedding.

Regards,

Yes,you are correct,it is indeed a permit,not a "visa",as regards the stamp,my wife lived here for almost 3 years before we got married,receiving a #2 stamp each year...I'm not quoting websites,merely our personal experiences.;)
We are both giving the same advice I believe...there are simple documentation procedures,absolutely nothing to fear,and people willing to assist.

Kazzo

Hi pounder770,

pounder770 wrote: »

We are both giving the same advice I believe...there are simple documentation procedures,absolutely nothing to fear,and people willing to assist.

Yes, I think so too!

I just wanted to correct them so that Buckeye wouldn't get confused


K

P.S. There are some similar topics on this board and other website.
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=57427513#poststop
http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=35591&highlight=