Ireland is opening its door to Ukrainians as fighting intensifies on day of the Russian invasion.
Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has announced the immediate lifting of visa requirements between Ukraine and Ireland.
This will streamline and support the swift exit of both the Ukrainian family members of Irish citizens, and the family members of people from Ukraine who are resident in Ireland, according to an Irish government statement.
It will apply as an emergency measure to all Ukrainians travelling to Ireland.
Stated a release: "The Statutory Instrument removing the visa requirement for Ukraine nationals as an emergency measure takes immediate effect.
"People who are considering leaving Ukraine and travelling to Ireland may for the coming period do so without a visa if they judge it safe to travel.
"Those who travel to Ireland without a visa during this period will then have 90 days after arrival to regularize their position. This position will be kept under ongoing review with the impact monitored closely.
"The Department of Foreign Affairs has travel advice at www.dfa.ie/travel for neighbouring countries that people may be planning to travel to, or through."
