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Justine · Joined: 02 Oct 2009

PLease can someone help?

When i finally get a job in SK, i will need to go to Ireland to get a visa (i currently live in South Africa but have an Irish Passport)

So, does anyone how long it takes for a Visa to go through? I dont know how the hell i will afford living in Ireland for 2/3 weeks. I hadnt budgeted it all!

Thanks

tfunk · Joined: 12 Aug 2006 Location: Dublin, Ireland

Last 2008, I dropped it in on a Friday and received it the following Wednesday. I think you can pay extra to have it the next day though. Email them to ask: [email protected]

Edit: I'm not sure, but it might take longer if you haven't taught in Korea before. Also, there might be an interview now?

youtuber · Joined: 13 Sep 2009

As an aside, I have noticed that many South Africans seem to have a second passport? Why is that? Is South Africa that bad or unstable that you guys always have one foot out the door? A genuine question.

Justine · Joined: 02 Oct 2009

Thanks, i emailed them on Friday so just waiting for a reply.

Yup, i think there is an interview now.

Passport wise, the South African passport isnt great to have-you have to pay expensive Visa's whilst travelling around Europe etc

Most South Africans would jump at the chance at having a UK/Irish passport. And also, if things to do to hell in South Africa then people can go live in Europe...