If I Wanted To Move To Ireland...?

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froggequene

No you don't need Irish blood to live in Ireland, whoever fed you that line fed you a load of drivel, if everyone who moved to Ireland needed Irish blood to do so that would exclude a significant number of people living there at the moment - what you need is to explore the legal mechanisms that can make it happen.

You say you're of Irish descent, does this mean neither your parents or grandparents are Irish? If your grandparents were born in Ireland you could explore the possibility of acquiring Irish passports, if not, you'll need to look into visas to live & work in Ireland - contact your nearest Irish Embassy for more details and what kind of visa you may need and the documentation you may need to provide.

http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=5535

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/categories/moving-country/moving-to-ireland

Edit: Nothing, 13 year olds don't need to do anything. Try to make yourself useful during the move, sort your stuff out, decide what you want to bring & leave, tell your friends and say your goodbyes. If you're bringing electrical items like games consoles, etc you need to look into the different power systems in use & whether or not you need to use an adaptor.

If you need information on what the schools are like or how hard or easy it may be to make friends, you should try posting another question asking that. This link leads to a forum which is popular with Irish people if you want to talk to anyone about the area you're moving to or find out about the education system:
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/

margaret f

im from ireland and you dont need irish blood!we dont mind people coming over once they get jobs u just need passports and visas

Orla C

Of course you don't need Irish blood to live in Ireland, we've had plenty of immigrants for centuries coming and settling here. Right now there are lots of Eastern Europeans living here, and my own husband is Dutch.

In your case, and in today's world, you'd need proof of ancestry to live here, but I'm not altogether sure how that works. If you really want to live in Ireland someday, contact the Irish Embassy in the US and ask them how you'd go about it.

But I would strongly advise visiting Ireland first, rather than deciding definitely that you want to move here. It might be very different to what you expect, and many people have found it something of a culture shock. Be aware also that Ireland is currently one of the top five most expensive countries to live in in Europe - it's been a good few years now since the US dollar had any sort of buying power.

when the sun goes down

umm you don't need irish blood to live in ireland
and ancestry doesn't make you irish,if your parents or you aren't irish then you aren't either

you'll need a visa to live(but not to visit) here and then you can apply for citizenship

Flame 187

Hi,

Why would you want to move from the US to Ireland?
I'd have thought it'd be the other way around. Anyway, you don't need to be irish or have irish blood to move over here. You would probably need a work permit and then after 5 or 7 yrs, depends which country your from, you can apply for citizenship.
My fiance is Brazilian and he's been over here for over 8 years. Just waiting on citizenship now.

Well good luck to you in whatever you do, why don't you come over here on holiday first and see what you think, then you (as a family) can decide whether or not you'd fancy moving over here for good.

danielled33

Hi im a teen and i live in ireland .its a lovely place part from the rain and crap here you should wait till your alest 18

Trust me

Things do change alot !!! in ireland and maybe your taste is old lol im not beeing rude im prob the must honest one here saying things about my on country

parkplace250

It depends. If your grandparents are Irish (like from Ireland) then you qualify to apply for dual citizenship. If your great grandparents are from Ireland, then your parents qualify for dual citizenship. I believe otherwise it takes five years of living in Ireland to become a naturalized citizen, but try this site:
http://www.immigrantcouncil.ie/migrants.php or http://www.transitionsabroad.com/listings/living/livingabroadin/living_abroad_in_ireland_moving.shtml

Xx-Shexii-Jessii-xX

Im from Ireland and i love it but i would love even more to live in America believe me you dont no what you are giving up in moving to our small but beautiful country.....

And its up to your parents if you are to move here.....

It depends what ancestors you haveif they where close enough you could apply for irish passports if not apply for a visa.....

If you still wan to move here then i wish you luck and hope it works out for you.....

Hope this helps :)

Kris......

As you know by now you don't need to be of Irish decent to live here.
before you go on slating other posters on here, by saying that you will be with your parents, you should re-read your question "Parents/Guardians EXCLUDED", I think you owe some apologises young man.

Samâ˜®

Dont move here. That is my advice.

Flying mop dog

Not to be mean but you mention Irish ancestors in Ireland you'll find yourself unpopular. You would be going to a country in the middle of a recession and you need your parents.

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