Key Points
- Ireland will transition the office responsible for processing residence permissions to the online Immigration Service Delivery Registration Office beginning November 4, 2024
Overview
On November 4, 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. To avoid delays, the government advised applicants to upload all required documents before submitting their applications.
- 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 who need to register for the first time will still need to book an appointment at the Burgh Quay Registration Office in Dublin
Looking Ahead
Check the government of Ireland’s website for the latest updates and information.
Written by: Jessie Butchley, Global Immigration Writer, Envoy Global
Source: An Roinn Dli agus Cirt: Department of Justice, Ireland
