Q and A

Question

Can I move to Ireland for work?

24 September 2019. Related: Access to treatment, All topics.

I’m positive and from India. I’d like to move to Ireland for work, is this possible? Will I be able to access medication in Ireland?

Answer

Answer: Lisa Thorley

Thanks for getting in touch.

Yes you can apply for a visa to work in Ireland, your status won’t be an issue. For more details on the visa application process you’ll need to contact your nearest Irish Embassy or Consulate.

It is possible to access numerous ARVs in Ireland, the following Dublin based organisation will be able to give you info that is Ireland specific: https://www.hivireland.ie/

9 comments

  1. Christina Antoniadi •

    Hello Kelvin and thank you very much for the question.

    I am not sure of the requirements for working in Ireland.

    This is a site to answer questions about HIV treatment for the people living with HIV.

    Please use this site for more information on travel restrictions https://www.hivtravel.org/

    Good luck in your future endeavours

  2. Kelvin •

    How can I find work in Ireland, I am from Malawi, central Africa.

  3. Beauty •

    Hi jason , how did it go?

  4. Josh Peasegood •

    Hi Octavia, yes this is possible to move to Ireland and work as a care giver.

    HIV medication is free in Ireland regardless of residency status.

    Please follow this link: https://www.hivireland.ie/living-with-hiv/moving-to-ireland-and-hiv/

    You will be able to find a clinic close to where you will be staying and contact them prior to travelling to ensure you know what you need to bring to access treatment.

  5. Octavia •

    Hi

    I’m from SA I want to move to Ireland for caregiver/ care worker assistance, and I HIV positive and on treatment, is that possible, will I have access to free ARVs in Ireland?

  6. Lisa Thorley •

    Hi Jason.

    I’m sorry but this isn’t something that i-base can help with. However, it’s OK for positive people to move to Ireland.

  7. Jason •

    Please how can i communicate irish consulate in nigeria to make a clear confirmation about “can a hiv+ person get a work visa in ireland “?

  8. Lisa Thorley •

    Hi Sihanqiwe,

    Please see the above post.

  9. Sihanqiwe •

    I am HIVpositive registered nurse from Zimbabwe and would like to start the process to go and work in Ireland .I am really concerned if I am allowed to enter the country with my status

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