SO myself and my travel partner are wanting to stay in ireland/wwoofing for at least 6-9 months....
we read that no visa requires UP TO 3 months...
does anyone know anything about this or have any advice?
Visa Requirements?!
Hi. :)
I have a follow up question for you: What if you're from a country from Schedule 1, like the USA, that doesn't need a visa to enter Ireland? Can you still only stay 90 days? And, if you wanted to stay longer, would you still need to apply for a "D" visa?
Yes - from any country outside the EEA (Europe) you only have 90 days. Longer and you will need to research what is required for your situation.
If anyone reading this has experience of staying longer, with official approval, please share your knowledge and experience!
and what's about others official documents and "papers" ? (insurances...) coming from European Union ? (France)
There is information about entry requirements in the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section of the site www.wwoof.ie/faq
All WWOOFers need insurance. There is a special insurance policy available from OVEuropa. Simple health insurance is not enough - you need to be covered for other events.
Here is the advice on the Irish Citizens Information site for non-EEA visitors:
For longer than this, you will need a 'D' visa. There is information on the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration website. Also note that if you leave Ireland and then return (even if only to Northern Ireland) you need a re-entry visa. You will need to research this very carefully.