Plan to end State-funded hotel stays for 16,000 Ukrainians raises fresh immigration-system risks
London–Dublin summit pledges joint digital ID and tax rules to keep Common Travel Area friction-free
Ireland Expands Diplomatic-Passport Visa Waiver and Tightens Transit Rules
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New ‘Stamp 2 Bridging Permission’ Gives English-Language Students Time to Start Degree Courses
ISD’s new Stamp 2 Bridging Permission, reiterated in a 29 April notice, lets eligible English-language students stay in Ireland until 30 September 2026 while they transition to higher-education programmes. The move prevents gaps in legal status, supports universities’ recruitment pipelines and keeps students available for part-time work.
Bank-Holiday Travel Surge: Shannon Airport to Handle 56,000 Passengers as New Routes Take Off
Shannon Airport expects 56,000 passengers over the May bank-holiday weekend—its largest ever—thanks to new routes to Rome, Madrid and Frankfurt. Extra staffing and security lanes are in place, but companies should advise travellers to allow additional time. The growth enhances connectivity for Ireland’s Mid-West business community.
EES Biometric Border Goes Live—What It Means for Irish Travellers Outside Schengen
The EU’s biometric Entry/Exit System is live, digitising passport stamps across 29 Schengen countries. Ireland remains outside the scheme, but Irish residents travelling to Europe will face new fingerprint and facial-scan procedures, and airlines must verify entry permissions in advance. Employers should prepare travellers for longer first-entry queues and watch for ETIAS developments.