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 [...]
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 [...]
With effect from 10th July 2024 holders of South African and Botswanan passports will be subject to Irish visa requirements which means that they will need to obtain an Irish visa before travelling to Ireland. Limited Transitional Arrangements (for certain travellers only) To apply from 10th July 2024 to 9th August 2024 South African and [...]