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 registered to live, work or study in Ireland. The new IRP card, which complies with updated EU common format specifications, includes the cardholder’s signature as well as additional security features. Here [...]
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 support the swift exit of both the Ukrainian family members of Irish citizens, and the family members of people from Ukraine who are resident in Ireland. It will apply as an [...]
The closing date for all submissions under the Afghan Admissions Programme has been extended to 11 March 2022. The Programme had been due to close on 24 February 2022. The closing date has been extended in order to facilitate applicants who wish to sponsor family members affected by the situation in Afghanistan to come to Ireland. [...]
The deadline for submitting applications to the Afghan Admission Programme is 5pm on Thursday 24 February 2022. Applications made after the deadline will not be accepted. If you wish to apply to the Programme, please submit an application form and any required supporting documents before 5pm on 24 February. Applicants should ensure they have read and [...]
The International Protection strand of the regularisation scheme for long-term undocumented migrants is now open for applications. Applications for the international protection strand will be accepted for six months until 7 August 2022, when the strand will close. The International Protection Office (IPO) has begun contacting potentially eligible applicants with further details. Application forms can be [...]