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Common Travel Area rights

Freedom of movement

Irish citizens may live, work, study and access services in the UK without any immigration permission, and can apply for citizenship without first obtaining settlement.

Who it is for. Irish citizens.

Researched, not independently verifiedhigh confidenceReviewed 20 September 2026
Fact
Income required
Not stated
Savings required
Not stated
Investment required
None
Application fee
Not stated
Processing time
Not stated
Permission lasts
—

Renewable

Permanent residence
After 0 years
Citizenship
After 5 years
Remote work allowedLocal employment allowedFamily can join
Apply through the authority, not through us: www.gov.uk (opens in a new tab)

Sources

Researched, not independently verifiedhigh confidenceReviewed 20 September 2026

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