Notice to Employers regarding Galway-based renewals of residence permissions.
The Galway immigration office is currently experiencing a very large volume of applications causing significant backlogs, with appointments currently not available before April 2025.
ISD and the GNIB are working towards a solution to address current Galway-based backlogs.
Interim measure, while backlogs are being addressed;
If an employee’s IRP card has expired and they are unable to obtain a valid registration card by the expiry date of their current IRP card, they are still permitted to remain in the State on the existing conditions of their current IRP card, including labour market access. This provision is subject to the employee providing proof that they have applied for and secured an appointment in the Galway immigration office to renew their residence permission prior to their current IRP card expiring, including when intending to change stamp category.
All appointments in the Galway immigration office are confirmed via email.