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Brazil Confirms Visa-Free Entry for Irish Citizens, Boosting Two-Way Trade and Travel
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Ireland Carries Out Mass Deportation Charter Flight to South Africa
Ireland removed 63 people to South Africa on a government-chartered flight that left Dublin on 28 February. The high-profile enforcement action highlights the State’s tougher stance on overstays and failed protection claims and signals to employers that immigration compliance must remain a priority.
EU Border-Regions Association Picks Dundalk & Carrickmacross for 2026 Cross-Border Mobility Summit
On 28 February, AEBR confirmed that its 2026 Annual Conference and Cross-Border School will be held in Dundalk and Carrickmacross. The event will spotlight Irish cross-border mobility issues and could accelerate EU-funded pilot schemes benefiting employers operating on both sides of the border.
DETE clarifies renewal filing window for Ireland’s General Employment Permits
DETE now requires General Employment Permit renewals to be filed no more than four months—and no less than eight weeks—before expiry. The clarified window, published on 27 February 2026, dovetails with EPOS 2.0 and the 1 March salary-threshold hike. Irish employers must update salary data and lodge applications electronically within the new timeline to avoid gaps in permission to work.
Mandatory UK ETA enters full enforcement: implications for Ireland-based business travel
The UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation became fully carrier-enforced this week. While Irish passport holders stay exempt, non-EU staff and visitors travelling from Ireland to the UK now need an approved £10 ETA before boarding. Irish employers must add ETA checks to travel workflows to prevent denied boarding and project delays.
Hong Kong to accept employment-visa renewals three months early—welcome news for Irish corporates in Asia
Hong Kong will now accept work-visa renewal applications up to 90 days before expiry, giving Irish companies in the territory more time to compile documents and avoid status gaps. The policy, confirmed on 27 February 2026, enhances workforce planning for Dublin-headquartered firms with Asia-Pacific operations.