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15 June 2026

Ireland tightens short-stay visa rules and expands workforce pathways through updated permits and Ukraine transition measures

Ireland recently announced several immigration changes. From 1 June 2026, applicants can no longer appeal short-stay visa refusals and must instead submit a new application. Secondly, a transition pathway for Ukrainian nationals under Temporary Protection, including a Stamp 4-based permission, is expected to launch in September 2026 to support longer-term residence. In addition, updates to the Employment Permits Occupations Lists following the 2025 review, expand eligibility for key roles across sectors experiencing labor shortages.

A Tax Alert prepared by EY's People Advisory Services, and attached below, provides additional details.

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