UK to Ireland, for about 4 years???

Hi, I live in the UK and have done all my life. I'm looking to heading off to the Republic of Ireland to study in an Irish University.

The problem I'm having is understanding what, if anything, I need to do to move to Ireland. As I'm in the EU, does that mean I can just jump on a plane and live in Ireland for the 4 years I study, or do I need to register somewhere with the authorities? If I do need to register, where and how?

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but I've never been fully told about EU immigration legislation and never thought I'd want to leave the UK this early in life.

Kind regards, linkslad55

linkslad55 wrote:Hi, I live in the UK and have done all my life. I'm looking to heading off to the Republic of Ireland to study in an Irish University.

The problem I'm having is understanding what, if anything, I need to do to move to Ireland. As I'm in the EU, does that mean I can just jump on a plane and live in Ireland for the 4 years I study, or do I need to register somewhere with the authorities? If I do need to register, where and how?

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but I've never been fully told about EU immigration legislation and never thought I'd want to leave the UK this early in life.

Kind regards, linkslad55

I am assuming you are a British citizen...if you are then you can study and work in Ireland and infact in any EU country without having to obtain a visa. If you are a non-eu national then you would require visas and follow the due process for study/work.

linkslad55 wrote:Hi, I live in the UK and have done all my life. I'm looking to heading off to the Republic of Ireland to study in an Irish University.

The problem I'm having is understanding what, if anything, I need to do to move to Ireland. As I'm in the EU, does that mean I can just jump on a plane and live in Ireland for the 4 years I study, or do I need to register somewhere with the authorities? If I do need to register, where and how?

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but I've never been fully told about EU immigration legislation and never thought I'd want to leave the UK this early in life.

Kind regards, linkslad55

there is no restriction or registration procedure for British citizens.
You have exactly the same rights as an Irish Citizen
(actually you have more rights if your family members are non-EU, but that's another story)

You can also vote in Irish elections,
You have the same voting rights as an Irish Citizen, except for referendums (for changes to Irish constitution.. very rare)

See
http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/mo ... _vote.html

* Irish citizens may vote at every election and referendum;
* British citizens may vote at Dáil elections, European elections and local elections;
* Other European Union (EU) citizens may vote at European and local elections
* Non-EU citizens may vote at local elections only.

acme4242 wrote:(actually you have more rights if your family members are non-EU, but that's another story)

I know what you mean.