ISD announces initiative to facilitate customers travelling at Christmas
The Immigration Services Registration Office Burgh Quay Dublin is currently experiencing a very large volume of applications with a current processing time to renew [...]
Voluntary Return of Third Country Nationals Call for Applications 2023
Open call for applications to assist with the Voluntary Return of Third Country Nationals 2023 Immigration Service Delivery, is inviting applications from organisations [...]
The establishment of the Single Person Committee of Inquiry
Applies to refusals of Irish Citizenship where National Security concerns arise Retired Judge John Hedigan has been appointed to serve as the Member of [...]
Notice to Employers regarding employees awaiting renewal of their IRP Card.
The Immigration Services Registration Office Burgh Quay Dublin is currently experiencing a very large volume of applications with a current processing time to renew an [...]
Closure of the Atypical Scheme (AWS) for Non-EEA Crew in the Irish Fishing Fleet
Following the publication of the Review of the Atypical Scheme for non-EEA Crew in the Irish Fishing Fleet on the 11 October 2022, Immigration Services [...]
Suspension of re-entry visa requirements for children under the age of 16 years
The re-entry visa requirements for children under the age of 16 years will remain suspended until further notice. Children under 16 who are currently [...]
Provisional Immigration Statistics for January to June 2022
Available below is a provisional snapshot of Immigration Service Delivery in the first half of 2022. The statistics in this report are subject to change [...]
Commencement of Electronic Signature (eSignatures) Pilot Project for EU Treaty Rights EUTR1 Applications
As part of ongoing measures to deliver improved customer service, ISD will begin a pilot project to trial the use of electronic signatures (eSignatures) on [...]
Government agrees to temporarily require refugees travelling to Ireland from safe European countries to hold visas
visa free travel still available for Ukrainian nationals Ireland to temporarily suspend operation of Council of Europe Agreement for 12 months move [...]
Suspension of re-entry visa requirements for children under the age of 16 years
Re-entry visa requirements for children under 16 have been suspended with immediate effect and until further notice. Children under 16 who are currently residing [...]
Minister announces extension of the 5-year Multi Entry Short-Stay Visa option to all visa required countries
The Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee TD, has today announced the extension of the 5-year multi entry short-stay visa option to all visa required countries. [...]
New EU Treaty Rights Application Forms
On the 30 March 2022, the Immigration Services published new application forms for residence in Ireland under Directive 2004/38/EC. All new Forms and accompanying Explanatory [...]