stefneville
8/30/2016 06:21 EST
Hi, Im a South African citizen, while my husband is US citizen (of Irish decent). We are thinking of buying house in Ireland (Co, Waterford). I think I should be able to get long term residency permission, but I would like to get a work permit. I am a full time artist, working from home. I already see this is on the list of ineligible work permits. Does anyone have a clue what my options are?
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Stephanie
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traymo
8/30/2016 15:02 EST
I'm also interested in this question, if anyone knows. I've looked through all the work permit and visa options for non-EEA citizens and there doesn't seem to be any legal path for an artist to live and work in Ireland. That seems strange.
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stefneville
8/31/2016 00:55 EST
Hi Traymo,
The only option I have found is to register your own business. Of course you first need lots of paper work and permission first, before you can apply for work permit.
Usually a person needs E300 000 to start company, but artists here gets relief... but if you want to work from home studio, you need also planning permission on the house/room where you intend to work...insurance bla bla bla... it looks like the best option, but still a little nightmare. I dont know if this entitles you permanent residency. At the moment, I think I only qualify for Stamp 0, so not sure if I can even do this.
Im trying to get in touch with my local Embassy, to speak to an actual person about these things.
If I find anything else I will let you know.... and vice versa please.
Stef
look more at this.. http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employment/types_of_employment/self_employment/setting_up_a_business_in_ireland.html
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DebAckley
8/31/2016 12:37 EST
Were your husband's grandparents born in Ireland, then he can get dual citizenship. Otherwise, the govt. will not allow you to stay for an extended period, even if you bought a house.
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stefneville
9/1/2016 02:28 EST
Hi DebAckley
Thank you, yes I just spoke to my local embassy. I dont seem to be able to live there. Of course, I got a little overexcited about the house and was a little naive that I could just go live in another country!
My husband's parents are Irish, but dual citizenship opens up a whole other can of worms in terms of tax laws bla bla bla....
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Stef
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