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Introduction
Eligibility
How to apply

What happens if my application is approved?
What happens if my application is refused?
Contact us

Introduction

If you were granted permission to reside in the State as the parent of an Irish citizen child under the IBC ’05 scheme, this page contains information in relation to the renewal of that permission.

Eligibility

You are eligible if:

  • You are the biological parent of an Irish citizen child born in the State prior to 1 January 2005, and

  • You have previously been granted permission under the Irish born child scheme (IBC05) and have remained in permission under this scheme.

You must meet both of the above criteria to qualify for permission as the parent of an Irish citizen child.

How to apply

If you have an existing permission in the State as a parent of an Irish citizen child born in the State prior to 1 January 2005 under the IBC05 scheme, you can renew that permission through your local immigration office.

You must present the following documents when applying to renew your permission:

  • Your own passport

  • Your current Irish Residence Permit (IRP) or GNIB card

  • Evidence of continuous residency in the State (for example, utility bills).

If the local registration office is not satisfied that you meet the criteria for renewal of the permission, you may send an application form to Immigration Service Delivery Unit 4 for your case to be considered.

The parent of Irish citizen child application form is available for downloading. You must complete and submit the application form by post, with all the required documentation, to the following address:

Residence Unit 4
Immigration Service Delivery
Department of Justice
13-14 Burgh Quay
Dublin 2 D02 XK70
Ireland

Incomplete application forms will not be processed and will be returned.

Application for permission to remain in the State on the basis of parentage of an Irish Citizen Child for a Non-EEA Parent

What happens if my application is approved?

If you are successful, you will be granted a stamp 4 permission. Your permission will be for a duration of between 6 months and 3 years, depending on the circumstances of your individual case. You must make an appointment with your local immigration office in order to register that permission. You may have to pay a registration fee.

What happens if my application is refused?

We will advise you of the decision to refuse your permission in writing and the reasons for the refusal. You can re-apply for Irish Born Child permission at any time. You should pay careful attention to the reasons why your previous application was refused. If you do not have another immigration permission, we may issue you with notification of an intention to deport you under Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999.

Contact us

Please send any questions you have by post to the following address:

Residence Unit 4,
Immigration Service Delivery
Department of Justice
13-14 Burgh Quay
Dublin 2 D02 XK70
Ireland

We do not issue status updates on applications. Please only contact us, if it is urgent. This will allow us spend more time processing applications.

This page was last updated on January 31, 2023