Following Government approval of proposed policy changes and legislative developments relating to international protection and citizenship, the following change will come into effect from Monday, 8 December 2025: People granted International Protection must generally have five years of reckonable residence in the State before they can apply for citizenship. Applications received before 8 December 2025 will [...]
ISD extends initiative to facilitate customers travelling at Christmas Immigration Services are currently experiencing a backlog in processing registrations. Following the completion of a registration, it may take a further two weeks to receive an Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card via post. To facilitate Non EEA Nationals legally resident in the State who are required to [...]
As an outcome of the Non-EEA Family Reunification Policy review, dependant minor children of Critical Skills Employment Permit, General Employment Permit and Intra-Corporate Transferee Irish Employment Permit holders, and Researchers on Hosting Agreements, who have applied for and been granted family reunification in accordance with the Non-EEA Family Reunification Policy, will now be registered on a [...]
The next citizenship ceremonies will take place on Monday 1 December and Tuesday 2 December 2025 at the INEC, Killarney, Co. Kerry.InvitationsIf you are due to receive an invitation, it will be sent directly to you by email before the ceremony begins. You do not need to contact us about your invitation. We cannot confirm your [...]
First Registration Appointments The Registration Office is currently experiencing an exceptionally high demand for first time registration appointments, and we are aware that availability is severely limited. Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) apologises for any inconvenience or stress this may cause. Please continue to visit the dedicated appointment booking system in order to secure an appointment. New [...]