In This Section

Introduction
Requirements for all Registrations and Renewals
Documents Required at Registration and Renewal
Conditions attached to each Stamp category
Registration fees

Introduction

Please see registration FAQ’s

If you are from a country outside the European Union or Switzerland and come to Ireland to work, study, live or join family for more than 90 days, you must register your immigration permission with the registration office in Burgh Quay, Dublin.

If you are resident in the Republic of Ireland and wish to register a permission for the first time, please register for or log into to your personal Customer Service account to book an appointment. Please note that appointments can only be made after your arrival in Ireland.

Depending on your permission, you may be able to renew it. When you receive your IRP card, the expiration date will indicate when it needs to be renewed.

For an explanation of some commonly used immigration terms please watch one of these videos which are available in: English, Portuguese, Arabic, Hindi, Mandarin Chinese, Russian and Spanish.

Requirements for all Registrations and Renewals

To register or renew you successfully we need you to provide us with certain documents depending on the type of permission/stamp you have.

First Time Registrations Renewals
  • Original documents including private medical insurance with the required cover, if applicable. Cash-back policies are not accepted. Please check what documents you need under the relevant stamp category below. Registrations will not be completed without all required documents.
  • Proof of address
  • If you are visa required, the corresponding entry visa to the permission you wish to register
  • The corresponding landing stamp to the permission you wish to register
  • If your permission requires preclearance, the corresponding preclearance application must have been approved prior to entry for the permission you wish to register
  • If your permission is dependent on another individual as a primary sponsor, this person must attend your registration appointment with you
  • Proof of address
  • Online Renewals – scanned copies

Please read below to see which documents are required at first time registration and renewal for the type of permission that you have been granted.

Documents Required at Registration and Renewal

Registration granted to persons in receipt of a letter from the Minister of Justice to Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration is granted for the duration specified in the letter and thereafter the permission may be renewed subject to the conditions provided for in the letter of permission issued by the Minister.

1) To retire to or live in Ireland as a person of independent means

If you have been issued with a letter from the Minister of Justice to Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration granting you permission to reside in Ireland as a person of independent means you are required to register that permission.

2) To be a visiting academic at an Irish University or College

If you have been issued with a letter from the Minister of Justice to Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration – Atypical scheme – granting you permission to work as a visiting academic in Ireland for more than 90 days you are required to register that permission.

3) To live in Ireland as the elderly dependent relative of a non- EU/EEA or Swiss citizen
First Time Registrations Renewals

 

  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s).This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. The page of your passport that has your current Stamp 0, if it has already been endorsed according to your Department of Justice to Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration permission letter.
  3. Your new permission letter from the Department of Justice to Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration that details the conditions under which you were granted a Stamp 0.
  4. Private Medical Insurance with medical cover for accidents and medical incident including hospital stays in Ireland, valid for 12 months, or if less than 12 months – for the duration of your stay. Please bring an original Policy document, in your name for the entire length of your stay. It must include full cover for hospital with relevant dates included.

 

  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. The page of your passport that has your current Stamp 0.
  3. The front and back of your current IRP card. This is the credit-card sized plastic card you received when you last registered your permission.
  4. Your new permission letter from the Department of Justice to Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration that details the conditions under which you were granted a Stamp 0.

1) To work in Ireland based on an employment permit

If you have been granted an employment permit by the Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment, and have entered the State on that basis or have transitioned from another valid permission, or you hold a letter from the Minister for Justice granting you permission to work in Ireland for more than 90 days, you are required to register that permission.

Registration granted to persons to work based on an Employment Permit is usually valid for 12 months, thereafter the permission may be renewed subject to qualifying conditions.

Registration granted to persons in receipt of a letter from the Minister for Justice is granted for the duration specified in the letter and thereafter the permission may be renewed subject to the conditions provided for in letter of permission issued by the Minister.

Note: You may be eligible for a Stamp 4 permission upon completion of 21 months from commencement of employment in the State on the basis of a Critical Skills employment permit or, upon completion of 57 months from commencement of employment in the State on the basis of a General employment permit.

First Time Registrations Renewals
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. Your employment permit.
  3. Proof of your new employment, for example a letter from your employer.
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. The front and back of your current IRP card. This is the credit-card sized plastic card you received when you last registered your permission.
  3. Your employment permit.
  4. Proof of your current employment, for example a payslip dated within the last three months.
2) To work in Ireland as a researcher on a hosting agreement

First Time Registrations Renewals
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. Your hosting agreement from the University/Institution where you are working as a researcher.
  3. Private Medical Insurance or Travel Insurance with medical cover for accidents and medical incident including hospital stays in Ireland, valid for 12 months, or if less than 12 months – for the duration of your stay. Please bring an original Policy document, in your name for the entire length of your stay. It must include full cover for hospital with relevant dates included.
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. The front and back of your current IRP card. This is the credit-card sized plastic card you received when you last registered your permission.
  3. Your hosting agreement from the University/Institution where you are working as a researcher.
3) To work in Ireland with a Working Holiday Authorisation

First Time Registrations Renewals
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. Your Working Holiday Authorisation issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs.
  3. When Working Holiday Authorisation expires you MUST leave the state and re-enter on new basis of permission.
  4. Private Medical Insurance or Travel Insurance with medical cover for accidents and medical incident including hospital stays in Ireland, valid for 12 months, or if less than 12 months – for the duration of your stay. Please bring an original Policy document, in your name for the entire length of your stay. It must include full cover for hospital with relevant dates included.
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. The front and back of your current IRP card.
  3. Your Working Holiday Authorisation issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs.
  4. When Working Holiday Authorisation expires you MUST leave the state and re-enter to renew on new basis of permission.
4) To work, or work as a researcher, in Ireland under the Atypical Working Scheme

If you have been granted an employment permit/ hosting agreement by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment/Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science or a letter from the Minister for Justice – Atypical scheme – granting you permission to work as a researcher in Ireland for more than 90 days you are required to register that permission.

Registration granted to persons in receipt of a letter from the Minister for Justice is granted for the duration specified in the letter and thereafter the permission may be renewed subject to the conditions provided for in letter of permission issued by the Minister.

First Time Registrations Renewals
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. Your Atypical Working Scheme approval letter from the Department of Justice.
  3. Private Medical Insurance or Travel Insurance with medical cover for accidents and medical incident including hospital stays in Ireland, valid for 12 months, or if less than 12 months – for the duration of your stay. Please bring an original Policy document, in your name for the entire length of your stay. It must include full cover for hospital with relevant dates included.
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. The front and back of your current IRP card. This is the credit-card sized plastic card you received when you last registered your permission.
  3. Your Atypical Working Scheme approval letter from the Department of Justice.
5) Based on a letter issued from the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Immigration Service Delivery, or under the Turkish Association Agreement

First Time Registrations Renewals
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s).This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. Your permission letter from the Department of Justice that details the conditions under which you were granted a Stamp 1.
  3. Private Medical Insurance or Travel Insurance with medical cover for accidents and medical incident including hospital stays in Ireland, valid for 12 months, or if less than 12 months – for the duration of your stay. Please bring an original Policy document, in your name for the entire length of your stay. It must include full cover for hospital with relevant dates included.
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s).This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. The front and back of your current IRP card. This is the credit-card sized plastic card you received when you last registered your permission.
  3. Your permission letter from the Department of Justice that details the conditions under which you were granted a Stamp 1.
6) Based on a Van Der Elst visa

A non-EEA national who is lawfully resident and legally employed in another EU member state may be allowed to work on a temporary basis for that employer in the State without the need to obtain a work permit. You may apply for an employment visa, called a Van der Elst visa, if you satisfy these and other conditions.

Registration granted to persons in receipt of a Van Der Elst is valid for a maximum of 12 consecutive months.

First Time Registrations Renewals
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. Letter from Employer in member state. Stating Employee legally resident and employed in EU State and where employer based and will be returning on completion of contract. Details of contact including duration and contact details of Irish hosting company.
  3. Letter from Irish hosting company detailing duration and reasons why employee is required.
  4. Residence/ ID card issued by sending EU country.
  5. Private Medical Insurance or Travel Insurance with medical cover for accidents and medical incident including hospital stays in Ireland, valid for 12 months, or if less than 12 months – for the duration of your stay. Please bring an original Policy document, in your name for the entire length of your stay. It must include full cover for hospital with relevant dates included.
 Not Applicable

1) To work in Ireland as a trainee accountant.
First Time Registrations Renewals
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. Confirmation from the professional Accountancy Body of your registration with it and any exam exemptions you have.
  3. Your employment contract.
  4. A report on your progression by the accountancy practice or business, training supervisor, confirming the exams passed and experience gained in the previous 12 months.
  5. Private Medical Insurance or Travel Insurance with medical cover for accidents and medical incident including hospital stays in Ireland, valid for 12 months, or if less than 12 months – for the duration of your stay. Please bring an original Policy document, in your name for the entire length of your stay. It must include full cover for hospital with relevant dates included.
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. The front and back of your current IRP card. This is the credit-card sized plastic card you received when you last registered your permission.
  3. Confirmation from the professional Accountancy Body of your registration with it and any exam exemptions you have.
  4. Your employment contract. A report on your progression by the accountancy practice or business, training supervisor, confirming the exams passed and experience gained in the previous 12 months.

1) You are the spouse/de facto partner of a critical skills employment permit holder, an NCHD multi-site general employment permit holder, a researcher on a hosting agreement a general employment or reactivation permit holder, or an intra-company transferee permit holder.
First Time Registrations Renewals
  1. The biometric page of you and your spouse’s/ de facto’s current valid passports. This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. The relevant permit of your spouse / de facto partner.
  3. Private Medical Insurance or Travel Insurance with medical cover for accidents and medical incident including hospital stays in Ireland, valid for 12 months, or if less than 12 months – for the duration of your stay. Please bring an original Policy document, in your name for the entire length of your stay. It must include full cover for hospital with relevant dates included.
  4. Proof of your continuing de facto partner relationship (if applicable) – Your marriage certificate, de facto visa or preclearance letter, or a de facto permission letter from the Department.
  1. The biometric page of you and your spouse’s/ de facto’s current valid passports. This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. The front and back of you and your spouse’s/ de facto’s current IRP card. This is the credit-card sized plastic card you received when you last registered your permission.
  3. The relevant permit of your spouse / de facto partner.
  4. Proof of your continuing de facto partner relationship (if applicable).
  5. After 5 years of Stamp 1G you may apply for a Stamp 4.

2) As you are a dependent minor, of a critical skills employment permit holder, an NCHD multi-site general employment permit holder, or a researcher on a hosting agreement, a general employment permit holder, or an intra-company transferee permit holder.

First Time Registrations Renewals
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. The front and back of your current IRP card. This is the credit-card sized plastic card you received when you last registered your permission.
  3. Proof you successfully completed your third level course.
  4. Private Medical Insurance or Travel Insurance with medical cover for accidents and medical incident including hospital stays in Ireland, valid for 12 months, or if less than 12 months – for the duration of your stay. Please bring an original Policy document, in your name for the entire length of your stay. It must include full cover for hospital with relevant dates included.
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. The front and back of your current IRP card. This is the credit-card sized plastic card you received when you last registered your permission.
  3. Proof you successfully completed your third level course.
  4. Proof of your private medical insurance. Insurance MUST cover accidents & medical incidents including hospital stays for the duration of your residence. Travel insurance is NOT sufficient for Renewal.

4) As a person who qualifies for the 24- month Third Level Graduate Programme; you have received the initial 12 months and are renewing for the further 12 months.
First Time Registrations Renewals
Not Applicable
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. The front and back of your current IRP card. This is the credit-card sized plastic card you received when you last registered your permission.
  3. Proof of your private medical insurance. Insurance MUST cover accidents & medical incidents including hospital stays for the duration of your residence. Travel insurance is NOT sufficient for Renewal.
  4. Evidence you have taken appropriate steps to access suitable graduate level employment, such as letters from companies or recruitment agencies about you looking for graduate level employment.

Note: You may be eligible for a Stamp 4 permission upon completion of 21 months from commencement of employment in the State on the basis of a Multi-Site General employment permit as a Non-Consultant Hospital Doctor.

1) To work in Ireland as an NCHD based on a multi-site general employment permit.
First Time Registrations Renewals
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. Your letter of Employment.
  3. Your multi-site general employment permit.
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. The front and back of your current IRP card. This is the credit-card sized plastic card you received when you last registered your permission.
  3. Your multi-site general employment permit.
  4. Proof of current employment, payslip dated within the last three months

Please note: that you can only study a course from the official Interim List of Eligible Programmes (ILEP).

You must have started your course before you register or renew your permission in Ireland.

Proof of financial support
If you need a visa to come to Ireland, you do not need proof of finance after you arrive here. Your ability to support yourself on arrival in the State is checked during the visa application process. However if you did not need a visa to come to Ireland, you must also prove that you can support yourself financially after you arrive here. You do this by showing at the time of arrival in the state you had direct access to:

  • €10,000 for courses resulting in residence of greater than 8 months
  • €833 per month or €6,665 (in total) for courses resulting in residence of 8 months or less.

Details regarding documentary evidence required for non-visa required nationals is as listed for visa required nationals.

Please visit the Information on Student Finances page for further information regarding financial requirements for visa required nationals.

Proof you have paid your course fees (categories 2 – 6 below)
Where the course fees are less than €6,000, you must have paid these fees in full before registering or renewing a permission.

Where the course fees are more than €6,000, you must have paid at least €6,000 before registering or renewing a permission. Evidence of this should be visible in your Letter of Enrolment. This minimum amount is an Immigration requirement. However the course provider you choose may ask for full payment of fees.

1) As an English or Irish language student.
First Time Registrations Renewals
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. A letter from your college/school dated on or after the date your course commenced, confirming your enrolment as a student on a full time English language course, for a minimum of 25 weeks and listed on the ILEP.
  3. Proof you have paid college/school fees.
  4. Private Medical Insurance or Travel Insurance with medical cover for accidents and medical incident including hospital stays in Ireland, valid for 12 months, or if less than 12 months – for the duration of your stay. Please bring an original Policy document, in your name for the entire length of your stay. It must include full cover for hospital with relevant dates included.
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. The front and back of your current IRP card. This is the credit-card sized plastic card you received when you last registered your permission.
  3. A letter from your college/school, confirming your enrolment as a student on a full time course of 25 weeks and listed on the ILEP.
    1. A letter from your college/school that shows you have attended a minimum of 85% of all lessons.
  4. Proof you have paid college/school fees.
  5. Proof of your private medical insurance. Insurance MUST cover accidents & medical incidents including hospital stays for the duration of your residence. Travel insurance is NOT sufficient for Renewal.
  6. Exam results from previous course.
2) As a degree (undergraduate) student or a higher national diploma student.
First Time Registrations Renewals
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. A letter from your college/school dated on or after the date your course commenced, confirming your enrolment as a student on a full time higher education course listed on the ILEP.
  3. Proof that you have paid college/university fees.
  4. Proof of your scholarship funding (if applicable).
  5. Private Medical Insurance or Travel Insurance with medical cover for accidents and medical incident including hospital stays in Ireland, valid for 12 months, or if less than 12 months – for the duration of your stay. Please bring an original Policy document, in your name for the entire length of your stay. It must include full cover for hospital with relevant dates included.
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. The front and back of your current IRP card. This is the credit-card sized plastic card you received when you last registered your permission.
  3. Proof of your enrolment on a full time higher education course of daytime education, and listed on the ILEP.
  4. Proof of your exam results.
  5. Proof that you have paid college/university fees.
  6. Proof of your scholarship funding (if applicable).
  7. Proof of your private medical insurance. Insurance MUST cover accidents & medical incidents including hospital stays for the duration of your residence. Travel insurance is NOT sufficient for Renewal.
3) As a master’s degree (postgraduate) student.

First Time Registrations Renewals
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. A letter from your college/school dated on or after the date your course commenced, confirming your enrolment as a student on a full time higher education course listed on the ILEP.
  3. Proof that you have paid college/university fees.
  4. Proof of your scholarship funding (if applicable).
  5. Proof that you have started your course.
  6. Private Medical Insurance or Travel Insurance with medical cover for accidents and medical incident including hospital stays in Ireland, valid for 12 months, or if less than 12 months – for the duration of your stay. Please bring an original Policy document, in your name for the entire length of your stay. It must include full cover for hospital with relevant dates included.
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. The front and back of your current IRP card. This is the credit-card sized plastic card you received when you last registered your permission.
  3. Proof of your enrolment on a full time higher education course listed.
  4. Proof that you have paid college/university fees.
  5. Proof of your scholarship funding (if applicable).
  6. Proof of your private medical insurance. Insurance MUST cover accidents & medical incidents including hospital stays for the duration of your residence. Travel insurance is NOT sufficient for Renewal.
5) As A Multi Semester Non EEA Student Degree level.
First Time Registrations Renewals
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. A letter from your college/school dated on or after the date your course commenced, confirming your enrolment as a student on a full time course of daytime education and Letter from your home College confirming duration of course.
  3. Proof that you have paid college/university fees.
  4. Proof of your scholarship funding (if applicable).
  5. Private Medical Insurance or Travel Insurance with medical cover for accidents and medical incident including hospital stays in Ireland, valid for 12 months, or if less than 12 months – for the duration of your stay. Please bring an original Policy document, in your name for the entire length of your stay. It must include full cover for hospital with relevant dates included.
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. The front and back of your current IRP card. This is the credit-card sized plastic card you received when you last registered your permission.
  3. Proof of your enrolment on a full time course of daytime education and Letter from your home College confirming duration of course.
  4. Proof that you have paid college/university fees.
  5. Proof of your scholarship funding (if applicable).
  6. Proof of your private medical insurance. Insurance MUST cover accidents & medical incidents including hospital stays for the duration of your residence. Travel insurance is NOT sufficient for Renewal.
6) As a PHD student.
First Time Registrations Renewals
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. A letter from your college/school dated on or after the date your course commenced, confirming proof of your enrolment with a college/university.
  3. Proof that you have paid college/university fees.
  4. Proof of your scholarship funding (if applicable).
  5. Private Medical Insurance or Travel Insurance with medical cover for accidents and medical incident including hospital stays in Ireland, valid for 12 months, or if less than 12 months – for the duration of your stay. Please bring an original Policy document, in your name for the entire length of your stay. It must include full cover for hospital with relevant dates included.
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. The front and back of your current IRP card. This is the credit-card sized plastic card you received when you last registered your permission.
  3. Proof of your enrolment with a college/university.
  4. Proof that you have paid college/university fees.
  5. Proof of your scholarship funding (if applicable).
  6. Proof of your private medical insurance. Insurance MUST cover accidents & medical incidents including hospital stays for the duration of your residence. Travel insurance is NOT sufficient for Renewal.
7) As an Erasmus or Erasmus+ student.
First Time Registrations Renewals
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. A copy of the Mobility Agreement including details of the sending organisation, the receiving organisation and the student/trainee, signed by the receiving organisation and the staff member. It must set out the date your course commenced, the programme of teaching/training to be followed and the components of that programme and the responsibility of the sending/receiving institution for the quality of the Programme.
    OR
    A copy of the Learning Agreement including details of the sending organisation, the receiving organisation and the student/trainee, signed by the receiving organisation and the student/trainee. It must set out the date your course commenced, the programme of study/traineeship to be undertaken and the learning outcomes for the student/trainee.
    OR
    A copy of the Inter-institutional Agreement including details of the sending organisation, the receiving organisation and the student/trainee, signed by the receiving organisation and both institutions. It must set out the date your course commenced, be signed by the two Higher Education Institutes and must set out the framework for the student/staff mobility between both institutions.
  3. Details of the insurance cover provided by the project organiser for the staff member, student or trainee for the period of the Programme including details of travel insurance, 3rd party liability, accident/serious illness cover and where attendance in a place of work is required as part of the programme – appropriate workplace insurance.
  4. Where participants are minors i.e. under 18 years of age, details of the adults accompanying the participant/s (if being accompanied) and authorisation for their participation signed by their parent/s.
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. The front and back of your current IRP card. This is the credit-card sized plastic card you received when you last registered your permission.
  3. A copy of the Mobility Agreement including details of the sending organisation, the receiving organisation and the student/trainee, signed by the receiving organisation and the staff member. It must set out the programme of teaching/training to be followed and the components of that programme and the responsibility of the sending/receiving institution for the quality of the Programme.
    OR
    A copy of the Learning Agreement including details of the sending organisation, the receiving organisation and the student/trainee, signed by the receiving organisation and the student/trainee. It must set out the programme of study/traineeship to be undertaken and the learning outcomes for the student/trainee.
    OR
    A copy of the Inter-institutional Agreement including details of the sending organisation, the receiving organisation and the student/trainee, signed by the receiving organisation and both institutions. It must be signed by the two Higher Education Institutes and must set out the framework for the student/staff mobility between both institutions.
  4. Details of the insurance cover provided by the project organiser for the staff member, student or trainee for the period of the Programme including details of travel insurance, 3rd party liability, accident/serious illness cover and where attendance in a place of work is required as part of the programme – appropriate workplace insurance.
  5. Where participants are minors i.e. under 18 years of age, details of the adults accompanying the participant/s (if being accompanied) and authorisation for their participation signed by their parent/s.

 

1) As you are a student at a private secondary school in Ireland.​
First Time Registrations Renewals
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. A letter from your college/school, confirming your enrolment at a private secondary school in Ireland dated on or after the date your course/school term commenced.
  3. Proof you have paid college/school fees.
  4. Private Medical Insurance or Travel Insurance with medical cover for accidents and medical incident including hospital stays in Ireland, valid for 12 months, or if less than 12 months – for the duration of your stay. Please bring an original Policy document, in your name for the entire length of your stay. It must include full cover for hospital with relevant dates included.
  5. Proof of consent of your parent/legal guardian.* This is only needed if you are under 18 years old and your parent is not living in Ireland.
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. The front and back of your current IRP card. This is the credit-card sized plastic card you received when you last registered your permission.
  3. A letter from your college/school, confirming your enrolment at a private secondary school in Ireland.
  4. Proof you have paid college/school fees.
  5. Proof of your private medical insurance. Insurance MUST cover accidents & medical incidents including hospital stays for the duration of your residence. Travel insurance is NOT sufficient for Renewal.
  6. Proof of consent of your parent/legal guardian. This is only needed if you are under 18 years old and your parent is not living in Ireland.

Proof of consent

When you are under 18 years old and your parents/ guardian do not live in Ireland we need proof of consent from both your parents/legal guardians.

This consent must be a notarised document. It must provide full details of the person in whose care you will be in during your stay in Ireland.

It must confirm:

  • your parents/legal guardians agreement to your coming to Ireland for study purposes;
  • the school/host family/education agency is your legal guardian during the your stay in Ireland.

You must provide copies of the biometric page of your parents/guardians passports, or national identity cards showing the bearer’s signature

Where only one parent has total custody, a Court Order giving sole custody of this child to the parent must be submitted.

2) As you are a Confucius Student.​

First Time Registrations Renewals
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. A letter from your college/school, confirming your enrolment as a student.
  3. Proof you have paid college/school fees.
  4. Private Medical Insurance or Travel Insurance with medical cover for accidents and medical incident including hospital stays in Ireland, valid for 12 months, or if less than 12 months – for the duration of your stay. Please bring an original Policy document, in your name for the entire length of your stay. It must include full cover for hospital with relevant dates included.
  5. Proof of your exam results.
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. The front and back of your current IRP card. This is the credit-card sized plastic card you received when you last registered your permission.
  3. A letter from your college/school, confirming your enrolment as a student
  4. Proof you have paid college/school fees.
  5. Proof of your private medical insurance. Insurance MUST cover accidents & medical incidents including hospital stays for the duration of your residence. Travel insurance is NOT sufficient for Renewal.
  6. Proof of your exam.
5) As you are a non-EEA spouse, civil partner or family member of a PHD student on a Stamp 2.​

First Time Registrations Renewals
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. Proof of the PHD student’s enrolment with a college or university; or
  3. As an approved guardian/companion, proof of the student’s enrolment with a school, college or university.
  4. Private Medical Insurance or Travel Insurance with medical cover for accidents and medical incident including hospital stays in Ireland, valid for 12 months, or if less than 12 months – for the duration of your stay. Please bring an original Policy document, in your name for the entire length of your stay. It must include full cover for hospital with relevant dates included.
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. The front and back of your current IRP card. This is the credit-card sized plastic card you received when you last registered your permission.
  3. IRP card of your family member on a Stamp 2.
  4. Proof of your private medical insurance. Insurance MUST cover accidents & medical incidents including hospital stays for the duration of your residence. Travel insurance is NOT sufficient for Renewal.


1) As a volunteer or
2) As a minister of religion.​
First Time Registrations Renewals
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. Your permission letter from the Department of Justice that details the conditions under which you were granted a Stamp 3.
  3. Your letter of sponsorship.
  4. Private Medical Insurance or Travel Insurance with medical cover for accidents and medical incident including hospital stays in Ireland, valid for 12 months, or if less than 12 months – for the duration of your stay. Please bring an original Policy document, in your name for the entire length of your stay. It must include full cover for hospital with relevant dates included.
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. The front and back of your current IRP card. This is the credit-card sized plastic card you received when you last registered your permission.
  3. Your permission letter from the Department of Justice that details the conditions under which you were granted a Stamp 3.
  4. Proof of your private medical insurance. Insurance MUST cover accidents & medical incidents including hospital stays for the duration of your residence. Travel insurance is NOT sufficient for Renewal.
  5. Your letter of sponsorship.
3) Based on a letter from Department of Justice to Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration or Immigration Service Delivery.​

Registration granted to persons in receipt of a letter from the Department of Justice or Immigration Service Delivery is granted for the duration specified in the letter and thereafter the permission may be renewed subject to the conditions provided for in the letter of permission.

First Time Registrations Renewals
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. Your permission letter from the Department of Justice that details the conditions under which you were granted a Stamp 3.
  3. Private Medical Insurance or Travel Insurance with medical cover for accidents and medical incident including hospital stays in Ireland, valid for 12 months, or if less than 12 months – for the duration of your stay. Please bring an original Policy document, in your name for the entire length of your stay. It must include full cover for hospital with relevant dates included.
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. The front and back of your current IRP card. This is the credit-card sized plastic card you received when you last registered your permission.
  3. Your permission letter from the Department of Justice that details the conditions under which you were granted a Stamp 3.
  4. Proof of your private medical insurance. Insurance MUST cover accidents & medical incidents including hospital stays for the duration of your residence.


1) As you have been registered on a Stamp 1 permission on the basis of a Critical Skills Employment Permit and/or Hosting Agreement for a minimum of 21 months, or a General Employment Permit for a minimum of 57 months.

Registration of a Stamp 4 permission granted to persons based on a Critical Skills Employment Permit or Hosting Agreement is usually valid for 24 months. Registration of a Stamp 4 permission granted to persons based on a General Employment Permit is usually valid for 12 months Please read this important notice regarding Stamp 4 support letters.

First Time Registrations Renewals
Not Applicable
  1. A copy of the biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. Copies of the front and back of your current IRP card. This is the credit-card sized plastic card you received when you last registered your permission.
  3. Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment/Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.
  4. A copy of a most recent payslip.
  5. A letter from the employer/s, dated within the last 3 months, confirming the job title, location of employment, and dates of employment.
  6. Copies of ‘Employment Detail Summaries’ issued for each year of employment covering the duration of the Employment Permit/s, available on www.revenue.ie/myaccount.

Note: You must have been in employment in the State for a minimum of 21 months on the basis of a Critical Skills Employment Permit and/or Hosting Agreement, or a minimum of 57 months on the basis of a General Employment Permit, and have registered that permission under Stamp 1 conditions. To allow sufficient time for processing, applications for renewal of permission can be submitted up to 12 weeks prior to expiry of a current IRP card. However, only applications that meet the 21 months eligibility requirement at the time of expiry will be processed.

2) As you have been registered on a Stamp 1H permission on the basis of a Multi-Site General Employment Permit for a minimum of 21 months.

Registration of a Stamp 4 permission granted to persons based on a Multi-site General Employment Permit is usually valid for 24 months.

First Time Registrations Renewals
Not Applicable
  1. A copy of the biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth
  2. Copies of the front and back of your current IRP card. This is the credit-card sized plastic card you received when you last registered your permission.
  3. Copies of your Multi-Site General Employment Permit/s issued to you by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment.
  4. A copy of a most recent payslip.
  5. A letter from the employer/s, dated within the last 3 months, confirming the job title, location of employment, and dates of employment.
  6. Copies of ‘Employment Detail Summaries’ issued for each year of employment covering the duration of the Employment Permit/s, available on www.revenue.ie/myaccount.

Note: You must have been in employment in the State for a minimum of 21 months on the basis of a Critical Skills Employment Permit and/or Hosting Agreement, or a minimum of 57 months on the basis of a General Employment Permit, and have registered that permission under Stamp 1 conditions. To allow sufficient time for processing, applications for renewal of permission can be submitted up to 12 weeks prior to expiry of a current IRP card. However, only applications that meet the 21 months eligibility requirement at the time of expiry will be processed.

3) As you live with your spouse/ civil partner who is an Irish citizen.

Registration of a Stamp 4 permission granted to persons based on a Multi-site General Employment Permit is usually valid for 24 months.

First Time Registrations Renewals
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. Your marriage/civil partnership certificate.
  3. Proof of your joint current address with your spouse/ civil partner.
  4. The biometric page of your Irish spouse / civil partner’s current valid passport.
  5. Your permission letter from the Department of Justice that details the conditions under which you were granted a Stamp 4 (if applicable).
  6. Private Medical Insurance or Travel Insurance with medical cover for accidents and medical incident including hospital stays in Ireland, valid for 12 months, or if less than 12 months – for the duration of your stay. Please bring an original Policy document, in your name for the entire length of your stay. It must include full cover for hospital with relevant dates included.
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. The front and back of your current IRP card. This is the credit-card sized plastic card you received when you last registered your permission.
  3. Your marriage/civil partnership certificate.
  4. Proof of your joint current address with your spouse/ civil partner.
  5. The biometric page of your Irish spouse / civil partner’s current valid passport.
  6. Your permission letter from the Department of Justice that details the conditions under which you were granted a Stamp 4 (if applicable).

4) As you previously had a Stamp 1G as spouse/ civil partner/ de facto partner of a Critical Skills Employment Permit holder for 5 years and are now seeking a Stamp 4.

Registration granted to persons in receipt of a letter from the Minister for Justice is granted for the duration specified in the letter and thereafter the permission may be renewed subject to the conditions provided for in the letter of permission issued by the Minister.

First Time Registrations Renewals
Not Applicable
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. The front and back of your current IRP card. This is the credit-card sized plastic card you received when you last registered your permission.
  3. Your marriage/civil partnership certificate or proof of your continuing de facto partner relationship.
  4. Proof of your joint current address with your spouse/ civil partner.
  5. The biometric page of your spouse / civil partner/ de facto partner’s current valid passport.

5) As you are the parent of a child who is an Irish citizen.

First Time Registrations Renewals
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. The biometric page of your child’s current valid Irish passport.
  3. Your child’s birth certificate.
  4. Proof of your current address in Ireland.
  5. Proof of your child’s address in Ireland, for example, a letter from the school or doctor that your child goes to.
  6. Your permission letter from the Department of Justice that details the conditions under which you were granted a Stamp 4 (if applicable).
  7. Private Medical Insurance or Travel Insurance with medical cover for accidents and medical incident including hospital stays in Ireland, valid for 12 months, or if less than 12 months – for the duration of your stay. Please bring an original Policy document, in your name for the entire length of your stay. It must include full cover for hospital with relevant dates included.
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. The front and back of your current IRP card. This is the credit-card sized plastic card you received when you last registered your permission.
  3. The biometric page of your child’s current valid Irish passport.
  4. Your child’s birth certificate.
  5. Proof of your current address in Ireland.
  6. Proof of your child’s address in Ireland, for example, a letter from the school or doctor that your child goes to.
  7. Your permission letter from the Department of Justice that details the conditions under which you were granted a Stamp 4 (if applicable).

6) As you have been granted permission by the Repatriation Unit in Immigration Service Delivery, under section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999.

First Time Registrations Renewals
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. Your permission letter from the Department of Justice that details the conditions under which you were granted a Stamp 4 (if applicable).
  3. Proof of your current address in Ireland.
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. The front and back of your current IRP card. This is the credit-card sized plastic card you received when you last registered your permission.
  3. Your permission letter from the Department of Justice that details the conditions under which you were granted a Stamp 4 (if applicable).
  4. Proof of your current address in Ireland.

7) As you live with your long term, de facto partner who is an Irish citizen.
8) As you live with and are the dependant of a family member (not listed in this table) who is an Irish citizen.
First Time Registrations Renewals
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. The biometric page of your de facto partner’s/ family member’s current valid passport(s).
  3. Proof of your joint current address with your de facto partner/ family member.
  4. Your permission letter from the Department of Justice that details the conditions under which you were granted a Stamp 4 (if applicable).
  5. Private Medical Insurance or Travel Insurance with medical cover for accidents and medical incident including hospital stays in Ireland, valid for 12 months, or if less than 12 months – for the duration of your stay. Please bring an original Policy document, in your name for the entire length of your stay. It must include full cover for hospital with relevant dates included.
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. The front and back of your current IRP card. This is the credit-card sized plastic card you received when you last registered your permission.
  3. The biometric page of your de facto partner’s/ family member’s current valid passport(s).
  4. Proof of your joint current address with your de facto partner/ family member.
  5. Your permission letter from the Department of Justice that details the conditions under which you were granted a Stamp 4 (if applicable).
  6. Proof of your continuing de facto partner relationship (if applicable).

9) As you are a recognised refugee.
10) As you have Subsidiary Protection.
11) As you have Permission to Remain (formally called Leave to Remain) status.

Registration granted to persons in receipt of a letter from the Minister for Justice is granted for the duration specified in the letter and thereafter the permission may be renewed subject to the conditions provided for in letter of permission issued by the Minister.

First Time Registrations Renewals
Not Applicable
  1. The front and back of your current IRP card. This is the credit-card sized plastic card you received when you last registered your permission.
  2. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s) or travel document, if you have one. This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  3. The letter from the Department of Justice with the decision on your International Protection application.
  4. Your declaration of Refugee Status/ Subsidiary Protection/Permission to Remain status.

12) As you are in Ireland through Family Reunification with a family member who has been granted Refugee Status or Subsidiary Protection.

Registration granted to persons in receipt of a letter from the Minister for Justice is granted for the duration specified in the letter and thereafter the permission may be renewed subject to the conditions provided for in the letter of permission issued by the Minister.

First Time Registrations Renewals
Not Applicable
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. The front and back of your current IRP card. This is the credit-card sized plastic card you received when you last registered your permission.
  3. The letter from the Department of Justice approving the application for your reunification with your family member.
  4. The IRP card of your family member who has Refugee Status or Subsidiary Protection, or biometric page of their current valid Irish passport.

13) You are an entrepreneur.
14) You are an investor in a business.

If you have been issued with a letter from the Minister for Justice granting you permission to reside in Ireland as an Investor or Entrepreneur under the departments Immigrant Investor or Start Up Entrepreneur Programmes you are required to register that permission.

Registration granted to persons in receipt of a letter from the Minister for Justice is granted for the duration specified in the letter and thereafter the permission may be renewed subject to the conditions provided for in the letter of permission issued by the Minister.

First Time Registrations Renewals
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. Your current permission letter from the Department of Justice granting you permission to stay in Ireland under the Immigrant Investor Programme or the Start-up Entrepreneur Programme.
  3. Private Medical Insurance or Travel Insurance with medical cover for accidents and medical incident including hospital stays in Ireland, valid for 12 months, or if less than 12 months – for the duration of your stay. Please bring an original Policy document, in your name for the entire length of your stay. It must include full cover for hospital with relevant dates included.
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. The front and back of your current IRP card. This is the credit-card sized plastic card you received when you last registered your permission.
  3. Your current permission letter from the Department of Justice granting you permission to stay in Ireland under the Immigrant Investor Programme or the Start-up Entrepreneur Programme.

15) As a Beneficiary of Temporary Protection in possession of a current or extended Temporary Protection Certificate (yellow paper)
First Time Registrations Renewals
N/A: First registrations are managed by the Ukraine Response team upon arrival
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. A copy of your current or extended Temporary Protection Certificate (yellow paper)
  3. Proof of address.

16) As you have been granted permission under the Long term Undocumented Migrants Scheme.

Registration granted to persons in receipt of a letter from the Minister for Justice is granted for the duration specified in the letter and thereafter the permission may be renewed subject to the conditions provided for in letter of permission issued by the Minister.

First Time Registrations Renewals
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. Your permission letter from the Department of Justice that details the conditions under which you were granted a Stamp 4 (if applicable).
  3. Proof of your current address in Ireland.
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. The front and back of your current IRP card. This is the credit-card sized plastic card you received.
  3. Your permission letter from the Department of Justice that details the conditions under which you were granted a Stamp 4 (if applicable).
  4. Proof of your current address in Ireland.

17) As you were previously registered as a Beneficiary of the Afghan Admissions Programme

Updated information for Beneficiaries of the Afghan Admissions Programme and eligibility for an independent Stamp 4 can be found here: Update for Beneficiaries of the Afghan Admission Programme

First Time Registrations Renewals
Not Applicable
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. The front and back of your current IRP card. This is the credit-card sized plastic card you received.
  3. A copy of your original Afghan Admission Programme letter
  4. Proof of your current address in Ireland.

18) As you have been granted a new permission under the Temporary Protection Transition Scheme
First Time Registrations Renewals

Not Applicable
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. The front and back of your current IRP card. This is the credit-card sized plastic card you received.
  3. A copy of your Temporary Protection Transition Scheme permission letter
  4. Proof of your current address in Ireland.


1) As you are the qualifying or recognised permitted family member of EU/EEA or Swiss citizen in Ireland.

Registration granted to persons in receipt of a letter from the Minister for Justice is granted for the duration specified in the letter and thereafter the permission may be renewed subject to the conditions provided for in letter of permission issued by the Minister.

 

First Time Registrations Renewals
  1. Biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. Your current permission letter from the Department of Justice that details the conditions under which you were granted a Stamp 4EUFAM.
  3. Biometric page of your EU Family Member’s passport(s).
  4. Private Medical Insurance or Travel Insurance with medical cover for accidents and medical incident including hospital stays in Ireland, valid for 12 months, or if less than 12 months – for the duration of your stay. Please bring an original Policy document, in your name for the entire length of your stay. It must include full cover for hospital with relevant dates included.
  1. Biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. The front and back of your current IRP card. This is the credit-card sized plastic card you received when you last registered your permission.
  3. Your current permission letter from the Department of Justice that details the conditions under which you were granted a Stamp 4EUFAM.
  4. Biometric page of your EU Family Member’s passport(s).

2) As you are the qualifying or recognised permitted Parent of EU/EEA or Swiss citizen Child in Ireland.

Registration granted to persons in receipt of a letter from the Minister for Justice is granted for the duration specified in the letter and thereafter the permission may be renewed subject to the conditions provided for in letter of permission issued by the Minister.

First Time Registrations Renewals
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. The biometric page of your child’s current valid European passport.
  3. Your permission letter from the Department of Justice that details the conditions under which you were granted a Stamp 4.
  4. Private Medical Insurance or Travel Insurance with medical cover for accidents and medical incident including hospital stays in Ireland, valid for 12 months, or if less than 12 months – for the duration of your stay. Please bring an original Policy document, in your name for the entire length of your stay. It must include full cover for hospital with relevant dates included.
  1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. The front and back of your current IRP card. This is the credit-card sized plastic card you received when you last registered your permission.
  3. The biometric page of your child’s current valid European passport.
  4. Your current permission letter from the Department of Justice that details the conditions under which you were granted a Stamp 4.

1) To remain in Ireland ‘Without condition as to time’ (WCATT).

Registration granted to persons in receipt of a letter from the Minister for Justice is granted for the duration specified in the letter and thereafter the permission may be renewed subject to the conditions provided for in the letter of permission issued by the Minister.

First Time Registrations Renewals
Not Applicable
  1. Biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. The page of your passport that has your current Stamp 4/5.
  3. The front and back of your current IRP card. This is the credit-card sized plastic card you received when you last registered your permission.
  4. Your current permission letter from the Department of Justice that details the conditions under which you were granted a Stamp 5.

1) Issued to persons granted permission without conditions, ie recognised dual citizens. Applications processed by Unit 3 and stamp placed in non-EEA Passport by Unit 3. No need for Registration or Renewal.
First Time Registrations Renewals
Not Applicable Not Applicable


1) As you are the qualifying or recognised permitted family member of a United Kingdom National.

Registration granted to persons in receipt of a letter from the Minister for Justice is granted for the duration specified in the letter and thereafter the permission may be renewed subject to the conditions provided for in the letter of permission issued by the Minister.

First Time Registrations Renewals
  1. Biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. The biometric page of your United Kingdom National family member’s passport.
  3. Your current permission letter from the Department of Justice that details the conditions under which you were granted a Stamp 4EUFAM or a Stamp 4, as a Withdrawal Agreement Beneficiary. Temporary permission letters are not applicable.
  4. Proof of your current address in Ireland.
  5. Private Medical Insurance or Travel Insurance with medical cover for accidents and medical incident including hospital stays in Ireland, valid for 12 months, or if less than 12 months – for the duration of your stay. Please bring an original Policy document, in your name for the entire length of your stay. It must include full cover for hospital with relevant dates included.
  1. Biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. The front and back of your current IRP card. This is the credit-card sized plastic card you received when you last registered your permission.
  3. The biometric page of your United Kingdom National family member’s passport.
  4. Your current permission letter from the Department of Justice that details the conditions under which you were granted a Stamp 4EUFAM or a Stamp 4, as a Withdrawal Agreement Beneficiary. Temporary permission letters are not applicable.
  5. Proof of your current address in Ireland.

2) As you are a United Kingdom National who was residing in Ireland as a United Kingdom national before 01/01/2021 and was not previously registered with the Immigration Service.
First Time Registrations Renewals
  1. Biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. Proof of your current address in Ireland.
  1. Biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth.
  2. Proof of your current address in Ireland.

Conditions Attached To Each Stamp Category

Information on the general conditions attached to each stamp category can be found here Immigration permission/stamps.

In addition to these general conditions the Minister may attach additional conditions to your permission to remain in the State. These additional conditions may be listed in a permission letter if one is required and has issued to you.

Please note: It is a condition of all immigration permissions that you obey the laws of the State, that you should not become involved in criminal activity, and that you should not come to the adverse attention of An Garda Siochana. Should this condition be breached, your permission to remain may not be further renewed or may be revoked.

Registration fees

Section 19(1)(b) of the Immigration Act 2004 states that there shall be paid to the registration officer concerned by the non-national concerned in respect of the issue of a registration certificate [IRP card] such fee (if any) as may be prescribed with the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.

Regulation 3 of S.I. No. 421/2025 – Immigration Act 2004 (Registration Certificate Fee) Regulations 2025 states that the amount of €300 is prescribed for the purposes of section 19(1)(b) of the Act of 2004.

You can pay this fee by credit or debit card only. For first time registrations, once the fee has been processed, the officer will request your passport for processing and return it to you when completed.

Regulation 4 of S.I. No. 421/2025 – Immigration Act 2004 (Registration Certificate Fee) Regulations 2025 lists the classes of person for whom the fee is waived in respect of Regulation 3.

You do not pay the fee if you are registering/renewing based on classes of person listed under Regulation 4.

This page was last updated on October 22, 2026