Once Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) grants you a permission to stay in Ireland you must register it with the Irish immigration authorities within 90 days. If you cannot get an appointment within this period don’t worry – we will not cancel your permission or expect you to leave the country while you are waiting to register.

Registration is how we record you have been given permission to stay in Ireland. You may have been told to register your permission by an immigration officer at the airport or in a communication from Immigration Service Delivery (ISD). When you have successfully registered you will receive an Irish Residence Permit card by post and that is your proof that you are legally in the State.

I am living in Dublin, Kildare, Meath, Wicklow, Cork or Limerick

Find out more about how to register your permission for the first time in Dublin, Kildare, Meath, Wicklow, Cork or Limerick.

I am living outside of Dublin, Kildare, Meath, Wicklow, Cork or Limerick

Find out more about how to register your permission for the first time outside of Dublin.

Requirements and documents needed

Find out more about which documents you need to provide when registering for the first time.

Requirements for under 16s

Children aged 15 or younger are not required to register. However, they must register as soon as they become 16 and may need to apply for a re-entry visa if they travel abroad. Find out more here.

This page was last updated on August 13, 2024