Key Points
- Ireland will transition the office responsible for processing residence permissions to the online Immigration Service Delivery Registration Office beginning 4 November 2024
Overview
On 4 November 2024, the Irish government will officially transfer the responsibility for renewing Irish immigration residence permissions nationwide from the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) to the Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) Registration Office under the Department of Justice.
From this date, all applicants across Ireland must use the ISD online renewal portal to renew their immigration permissions. Unless specifically requested, they will not need to visit the Burgh Quay Registration Office in person.
Online renewal applications can already be submitted for all counties. The government advised applicants to upload all required documents before submitting their applications to avoid delays.
- ISD Online Processing Times: Processing times for online renewals are available on the Immigration Service website and are updated regularly. Applications are handled in the order they are received to maintain fairness.
- Exemption from Renewal Fees: Certain applicants are exempt from the €300 registration fee for renewing their residence permission, including those with refugee or subsidiary protection status, individuals married to Irish citizens, family members of EU citizens, and beneficiaries of Temporary Protection such as Ukrainian citizens.
- Renewing Your IRP Card: Foreign nationals can renew IRP cards online, regardless of where they live. Once approved, the new IRP card will be mailed to the address provided.
- First-Time Registrations: Applicants living in Dublin, Meath, Kildare, Wicklow, Cork or Limerick and needing to register for the first time will still need to book an appointment at the Burgh Quay Registration Office in Dublin.
Looking Ahead
Continue to check the government of Ireland’s website and Envoy Global’s website for the latest updates and information.
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