Over 63,000 people refused Irish visas since 2024
New data represents an 80 percent approval rate. Almost 63,000 visa applications to Ireland were refused across 2024 and 2025, according to official figures reported by The Sun. Data has shown that over 321,000 applications were approved, representing an overall approval rate of more than 80 per cent. Over 205,000 applications were decided in 2025, […]
1 month ago
US blocks Palestinian President from attending UN meeting in New York
Palestinian president and 80 other Palestinian officials had their visas revoked Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has been blocked from attending the UN General Assembly in New York next month. According to the US State Department, Mahmoud and 80 other Palestinian officials have had their visas revoked, per the BBC. US Secretary Marco Rubio has criticised […]
7 months ago
Ireland ranked in top 3 of world’s most powerful passports
Henley Passport Index has officially updated their ranking. Ireland has been ranked in the top 3 of the world’s most powerful passports. Henley Passport Index has officially updated their ranking of all 199 passports, and Ireland has nabbed third place. Falling behind first place Singapore, which accesses 193 countires, and joint second place Japan and […]
8 months ago
New $250 fee introduced for tourists entering the US
All those heading to the states may want to check this out… Tourists heading to the US will have to pay over $250 (€214.99) to enter the country. If you’re heading to the states anytime after September 30, you may want to add a few extra pounds to the savings… From then on, visitors with […]
8 months ago
Visa requirements for Ukrainians entering Ireland have been lifted
The emergency measure has been officially approved. Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has announced the lifting of visa requirements for Ukraine nationals entering Ireland. The Department of Justice said people who are leaving Ukraine amid the Russian attack and travelling to Ireland may, for now, do so without a visa if they judge it safe to travel. It […]
4 years ago
Ireland needs to issue 10,000 visas in next nine months to prevent staff shortages, expert says
“Ireland’s hospitality sector is yet again facing almost insurmountable challenges.” The Government will need to process 10,000 visas in the next nine months to deal with the staffing crisis in the hospitality sector. The recommendation comes from Shane McLave, Director at Excel Recruitment. Businesses could face closure if staffing demands can’t be met as soon […]
4 years ago