Reminder: Ireland – Travelling on a recently expired Irish Residence Permit

Spotlight on EMEA Series: Ireland

Effective until 31 January 2025 only, the  Irish government has issued a Travel Confirmation Notice requesting carriers to allow individuals to travel internationally on their recently expired Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card where an application to renew their permission was submitted in advance of the expiry date of their IRP card.

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Non-EEA nationals in Ireland who are required to apply for a renewal of their IRP card may use their current recently expired IRP card to enable them to travel during this period.

Anyone intending to travel under these arrangements should print out the travel confirmation notice and present it, along with their expired IRP card, and proof of renewal application.  This would be the email confirmation which details the date of application.  The documents should be presented to the immigration authorities and to the airlines where the individual is requested to do so.

Please note that where an individual’s current permission expired prior to submitting an application for renewal, they will be considered out of permission and the Travel Confirmation Notice will not apply.

Those who wish to remain abroad after 31 January 2025 will need to renew their IRP card before they travel. Visa-required nationals who have been unable to renew their IRP card before travel may, on an exceptional basis, be able to apply for a visa to renter Ireland at the local Irish embassy or consulate.

For more information or assistance please contact [email protected] and [email protected]

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