Extremely terrified of being denied entry into Ireland

[ThatThingYouDo]

Hello, everybody.

I'm a US citizen and my SO lives in Ireland. Sounds grand, right? Well! I've been to Ireland four times now, and I'm getting ready to go back for mt fifth, but this time it is to see my SO. I regularly have "freak out" sessions about pretty much absolutely everything/anything, and tonight my freak out session is "what happens if I get denied entry into Ireland."

I've been out of the country 5 times, and have *only* ever gone to the UK/Ireland (who share tourist information.) I am SO SOSOSOSO SOOOO scared they're going to deny me entry on the basis that I simply just travel to the UK/Ireland too much. I've always left the country on time, and I've never had any questioning problems. But, I would be absolutely heart broken and torn to bits if I were denied entry in January to see my boyfriend.

I always bring my return ticket information, a copy of my bank statement, and my hotel information. I, of course, won't be staying in the country over my stay, or trying to find work. I'm a full time student, and I'll only be staying for 8 days. I am just literally having a terrible panic attack that they wont believe me and will turn me away, which would forever taint any immigration that I could ever want to do.

I am also planning on returning in March and July to see my SO during school breaks, and that is scaring me, as well.

I really just need some advice or reassurance because I would HATE having to be so close to being in my SO's arms and being denied because I look shoddy.

[Reglisse]

Spare your energy and don't worry about that. I can't imagine why in the world you would be denied entry just for visiting the country a few times, as long as you never overstayed your visa or anything.

I know the feeling though, I think sometimes when you're super excited about something(like going to see your boyfriend), it feels almost to good to be true and your mind just starts searching for anything that might ruin it. I would say just breath, relax and focus your energy on planning fun things for you two are together!

[squeeker]

Honestly I don't think you have anything to worry about.. especially since you're a full time student and are only staying for 8 days.. and as long as your last visit was at least a few months ago, I don't think you should have any problems. I think it's just the nerves talking too. I know immigration is scary and it makes me nervous all the time too. I've been to the UK three times, all to see my boyfriend, and I haven't flown anywhere else, and I've never been denied entry. You'll be okay. Just tell the truth, don't say more than you have to, and don't worry!

[Tooki]

As long as you won't end up overstaying your visa-free period, you will be fine!

You will be putting money into their economy after all!

[Hollandia]

I go through the same thing with Holland. They get a bit snarky when I am coming in and the US gets a bit snarky about the 89 days I stay there too. I just tell them point blank. My boyfriend lives here, he is Dutch and cannot leave work and school to come visit me. I am following the laws and making sure I leave in time each time. They just stamp the passport and off I go.

[princessmeg1328]

I absolutely hate going through immigration! They always question me extra because of the amount and length of trips I take there. You should be ok though since you're going for 8 days. I usually go for at least a month. When I was a student and only went for about a week, I never had any problems. Just relax and try not to overthink it. You'll be just fine.
I should probably mention that it was to go to England. I've never had any serious problems though. Just a lot of extra questions.

[DiMoose]

I agree with all of them above... Don't worry, I have been going to the uk for extended periods of time, (6 months a pop regularly) and haven't had any major problems, I have been stopped and questiones, but never been denied entry, and last time I wasn't working, has finished university and was unemployed, so I don't think you have anything to worry. I have however had a perfect record in the past with leaving on time, and proving I have the funds to stay without seeking job or working. And have even stayed at his place all these times. So don't worry, worse case scenario, you get detained for questioning, it takes a while but its them just asking some more questions. They might even call your SO and check your story (had this happen to me first time around) but thats about it. So smile big and relax, you'll be in his arms soon enough, then you can rest.

Have a great time in Ireland!

[kteire]

I have been back and forth from Ireland a huge amount... in addition to living there for a year, I was back 2 times from Canada to visit my SO, and probably another dozen times since I've lived in the UK.

The border people aren't suspicious at all really, I've just been honest each time and said I was visiting my boyfriend until x date, and at the very worst I'd be warned about Irish men being scoundrels They don't really care so long as you are honest and know exactly when you're leaving.

Have fun!!

[CountryGirl]

I worry about this too. If my study abroad plans fall through I wanted to take a semester off from college to go to Scotland for 6 months. I'm so nervous that things aren't going to go well :/ I hope that's not the case..I get nervous just like you about all the questions they are going to ask.