The Department has received 528 applications to the Afghan Admission Programme. The programme enabled current or former Afghan nationals living legally in Ireland to apply to have their close family members, who are living in Afghanistan or who have fled since 1 August 2021 to certain neighbouring countries, to apply for temporary residence in Ireland. The [...]
Ireland’s support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and for the people of Ukraine displaced by the Russian invasion of their home is unwavering. This FAQ document outlines some of the most frequently asked questions in recent days.
From Tuesday 1 March 2022, a new version of the Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card is being introduced for all non-EEA nationals who are registered to live, work or study in Ireland. The new IRP card, which complies with updated EU common format specifications, includes the cardholder’s signature as well as additional security features. Here [...]
The Minister for Justice Helen McEntee TD has announced the immediate lifting of visa requirements for Ukrainian citizens travelling to 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. It will apply as an [...]
The closing date for all submissions under the Afghan Admissions Programme has been extended to 11 March 2022. The Programme had been due to close on 24 February 2022. The closing date has been extended in order to facilitate applicants who wish to sponsor family members affected by the situation in Afghanistan to come to Ireland. [...]