Closure of the Atypical Scheme (AWS) for Non-EEA Crew in the Irish Fishing Fleet
Following the publication of the Review of the Atypical Scheme for non-EEA Crew in the Irish Fishing Fleet on the 11 October 2022, Immigration Services [...]
Suspension of re-entry visa requirements for children under the age of 16 years
The re-entry visa requirements for children under the age of 16 years will remain suspended until further notice. Children under 16 who are currently [...]
Provisional Immigration Statistics for January to June 2022
Available below is a provisional snapshot of Immigration Service Delivery in the first half of 2022. The statistics in this report are subject to change [...]
Commencement of Electronic Signature (eSignatures) Pilot Project for EU Treaty Rights EUTR1 Applications
As part of ongoing measures to deliver improved customer service, ISD will begin a pilot project to trial the use of electronic signatures (eSignatures) on [...]
Government agrees to temporarily require refugees travelling to Ireland from safe European countries to hold visas
visa free travel still available for Ukrainian nationals Ireland to temporarily suspend operation of Council of Europe Agreement for 12 months move [...]
Suspension of re-entry visa requirements for children under the age of 16 years
Re-entry visa requirements for children under 16 have been suspended with immediate effect and until further notice. Children under 16 who are currently residing [...]
Minister announces extension of the 5-year Multi Entry Short-Stay Visa option to all visa required countries
The Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee TD, has today announced the extension of the 5-year multi entry short-stay visa option to all visa required countries. [...]
New EU Treaty Rights Application Forms
On the 30 March 2022, the Immigration Services published new application forms for residence in Ireland under Directive 2004/38/EC. All new Forms and accompanying Explanatory [...]
Afghan Admissions Programme
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 [...]
FAQ’s – for Ukraine Nationals and Residents of Ukraine
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 [...]
New Irish Residence Permit cards introduced
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 [...]
The Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee TD has announced the immediate lifting of entry visa requirements for Ukrainian nationals
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 [...]