Visa requirements between Ireland and Ukraine have been lifted with immediate effect

Visa requirements for Ukrainians traveling to Ireland were lifted at a show “Solidarity”The country’s Ministry of Justice said in an urgent order on Friday.

Irish Justice Minister Helen McKenzie said “Panicked by the Russian occupation of Ukraine” It says it will be an urgent order “To help” Irish citizens and their families in Ukraine who have been attacked by Russian troops in recent days.

Immediate action applies to all Ukrainians who wish to travel to Ireland during the conflict.

Ireland had previously issued official travel advice to Irish citizens and Ukrainians in Ukraine against traveling to Ireland. “Shelter in place” According to the government travel site, they observed the current conflict with Russia.

This will help Irish citizens and their families in Ukraine and the families of members of the Ukrainian community who wish to come to Ireland.

– Helen McEntee TD (HMcEntee) February 25, 2022

Citizens who wanted to leave were told not to leave unless it was safe on their grounds “Current location and circumstances” In the Travel Advice updated the day before McEntee’s new announcement.

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However, Irish Taoist Michael Martin initially suggested that the visa requirements be lifted soon in light of Moscow’s military action in Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin launched an offensive in Ukraine on Thursday, saying the goal was to militarize and militarize the country.

“There will be a significant immigration problem associated with these attacks. We must do our part to help those fleeing Ukraine. We are doing this in solidarity with our European counterparts,” he added. Martin said Thursday.