The Irish Immigrant Investor Program (IIP) is a program that attracts foreign investment, stimulates economic growth in Ireland, and offers benefits to high-net-worth individuals and their families. One such benefit is unique access to the United Kingdom. Irish citizenship provides visa-free travel and work without permits in the UK, offering greater flexibility, opportunity, and ease of travel.
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Despite Brexit, the Common Travel Area Treaty (CTA) between the UK and Ireland continues to be an important foundation of their relationship. Irish citizens can live, work, and study in the UK without visas or permits, and are entitled to use the National Health Service (NHS) and access social benefits. The CTA also allows for mutual recognition of qualifications, and Irish citizens can vote in certain UK elections.
Irish citizens can enter the UK with just an Irish passport or national ID card, without the need for extensive border checks or travel documents. This enables frequent travel, particularly useful for those who work or study in the UK. The CTA allows for seamless travel between Ireland and the UK, facilitating close economic, cultural, and social ties between the two countries.
Overall, the CTA provides numerous benefits and opportunities for Irish citizens in the UK, making their relationship special and valuable. As the UK moves forward after Brexit, the CTA will continue to be an important foundation of this relationship, ensuring that Irish citizens can enjoy the benefits and opportunities of living and working in the UK.
