The final transfer of responsibility for renewal of Irish immigration residence permissions for persons residing in all counties nationwide from the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) to the Registration Office of Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) of the Department of Justice will come into effect on 04 November 2024.
With effect from 04 November 2024, online renewals of permissions from all applicants nationwide should be submitted using the ISD online renewal portal. Applicants will not need to attend the Burgh Quay Registration Office in person to renew an immigration permission, unless it is deemed necessary.
Applications for online renewal from all counties nationwide can be submitted now. You must upload all of the documents required with your application before submitting it, otherwise your application cannot be processed.
Please note that all applications, nationwide, for renewal of residence permission, including when changing Stamp category, are accepted by the Registration Office up to 12 weeks prior to expiry of a current IRP card to allow sufficient time for processing.
ISD Online Processing Times
The Immigration Service website provides a live processing update for online renewal applications being processed. To ensure an equitable service delivery, applications are processed in the order in which they are received.
Guide to engaging with ISD online renewal services
Please read the step-by-step user guide on engaging with ISD services for further information.
Exemption from renewal fees
Certain applicants for first registration and renewal of residence permission are exempted from payment of the €300 registration fee if they:
• Have refugee status;
• Have subsidiary protection status;
• Have leave to remain under Section 49 of the International Protection Act 2015;
• Are aged between 16 and 18 years of age;
• Are resident based on marriage to an Irish citizen;
• Are a family member of an EU citizen;
• Are Ukrainian citizens and certain foreign nationals’ resident in the State as a Beneficiary of Temporary Protection.
I need to renew my IRP card. What does this mean for me?
You can apply online to renew your IRP card no matter which county you live in. You can apply up to 12 weeks before your card expires. You must upload all of the documents required for your application to be successful.
Do I need to collect my new IRP card?
No, your new IRP card will be posted directly to the address provided with your application. It is essential that you provide a full and accurate address, including the Eircode. If you live in an apartment block, the apartment number must be included along with the full apartment address.
I need to register my permission for the first time. What does this mean for me?
If you live in Dublin, Meath, Kildare, Wicklow, Cork or Limerick, you will continue to book an appointment to register at Burgh Quay in Dublin.
If you live in any other county, please contact your local Garda Immigration Office for details on how to register.