Transfer of responsibility for first time registration and renewal of Irish immigration residence permissions for Meath, Kildare and Wicklow from the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) to Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) of the Department of Justice with effect from 8 April 2024.
With effect from 8 April 2024, in addition to Dublin, the first time registration of Irish residence permissions for customers based in counties Meath, Kildare and Wicklow will be carried out at the Registration Office, 13-14 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2.
Appointments for first time registration can be booked using the Freephone number (1800 800 630) Operators are available between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday-Friday to arrange appointments.
Customers will be required to provide operators with passport details and an email address to arrange appointments.
Also with effect from 8 April 2024, online renewals of permissions from customers living in counties Meath, Kildare and Wicklow should be submitted using the Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) online renewal portal https://inisonline.jahs.ie. Applicants will not need to attend the Burgh Quay Registration Office in person.
GNIB will continue to undertake first registrations and renewal responsibilities for applicants living outside of counties Dublin, Meath, Kildare and Wicklow.
It should be noted that all applications State-wide for renewal of residence permission, including when changing Stamp category, are accepted by ISD and GNIB up to 12 weeks prior to expiry to allow sufficient time for processing.
A step-by-step user guide on engaging with ISD services can be found here: Guide on engaging with ISD services