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Introduction
Here you will read important information about the Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card.
Registration
If you are coming to Ireland from outside the EU and Switzerland, and wish to stay for more than 90 days, you must apply for an immigration permission and then register it once it’s granted.
Registration is how we record you have been given permission to stay in Ireland. The type of permission you receive is printed on an Irish Residence Permit (IRP) sent to you by post once you have successfully registered.
Once permission is granted, you must register it within 90 days to apply for your IRP card. If you cannot get an appointment within this period don’t worry – we will not cancel your permission or expect you to leave the country while you are waiting to register.
What you need to know about Irish Residence Permits
An Irish Residence Permit is a small wallet-sized card that shows you are legally in the State through the type of immigration permission you have, represented by a stamp number. Each stamp shows what you can do while you are here, for instance study, work or invest in a business.
What does an Irish Residence Permit (IRP) look like?
The Irish Residence Permit (IRP) is a credit-card sized plastic card that displays basic information about you. This includes:
For example, an IRP does not allow you to travel to or live freely in other EU countries. All existing international travel and immigration rules still apply. It is your responsibility to check what you need to enter other countries before you travel.
