Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 March 2022
438. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Justice if she will waive visa requirements for Ukrainian nationals leaving Ukraine that seek to enter this State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12387/22]
View answerOn Friday the 25th of February I announced the immediate lifting of visa requirements between Ukraine and Ireland. This will streamline and support the swift exit of both the Ukrainian family members of Irish citizens, and the family members of people from Ukraine who are resident in Ireland. It will apply as an emergency measure to all Ukrainians travelling to Ireland.
The Statutory Instrument removing the visa requirement for Ukraine nationals as an emergency measure took immediate effect.
People who are considering leaving Ukraine and travelling to Ireland may for the coming period do so without a visa if they judge it safe to travel. Those who travel to Ireland without a visa during this period will initially be given a standard 90 day entry permission while appropriate support and protection measures are put in place. This position will be kept under ongoing review with the impact monitored closely.
