Ireland: Warnings to submit immigration renewal application due to heavy caseload of the Immigration Services Registration Office in Dublin
Due to the Immigration Services Registration Office Burgh Quay Dublin experiencing a very high volume of applications, the Department of Justice has issued a warning about Christmas travel plans for individuals whose current permission will expire in that period. The ISD advises applicants to submit a renewal application by 31 October 2024 if they are intending to travel overseas for the Christmas period.
Current processing time to renew an Irish Residence permit (IRP) card is 3-4 weeks and following the completion of the renewal of registration it may take a further two weeks to receive the new IRP card via post. An in-date IRP card may be required to facilitate travel to and from Ireland.
To assist and facilitate non-EEA nationals legally resident in Ireland and who are intending to travel over the Christmas holiday period the Minister is urging applicants to submit a renewal application online by 31 October 2024, should their current permission be expiring between now and their intended departure date or during travel.
As such, non-EEA nationals in Ireland, who are required to apply for a renewal of their IRP card, before or during any intended international travel over the coming Christmas holiday period, should apply online via the ISD online portal as soon as possible.
The Immigration Services Registration Office Burgh Quay Dublin cannot guarantee that any renewal submitted after the 31 October 2024 will be processed and an IRP card delivered in time to facilitate travel over the Christmas holiday period (although every attempt will be made to do so).
Applicants should note that, regardless of the date on which a renewal application is submitted or processed, the validity period for renewal of the permission will be based on the current expiry date.
If you require assistance with a renewal process in Ireland or with global immigration matters please contact [email protected] and [email protected]
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