In This Section
Introduction
When you receive a permission to live in Ireland, you may be given the option to renew it after a certain period. Here you will read important information about how to renew your immigration registration permission.
If you live outside Dublin, Kildare, Meath Or Wicklow
If you live outside Dublin, Kildare, Meath or Wicklow you should check the Garda website to find the registration office closest to where you live. You should either call or email for an appointment.
Once you book an appointment, you can find out what documents you should bring with you.
During your appointment
During registration you will:
The visit should take no longer than 30 minutes.
After your appointment
We will use your photograph and your personal details for your Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card. This card shows the conditions under which you are legally living in Ireland. Once we have your IRP card we will let you know when to collect it.
Renewing your registration
The process to renew your registration is very similar. Make an appointment with your local registration office at least six weeks before your IRP card is due to expire, and check what documents you need to bring with you. It costs €300 to renew some permissions, while others do not require a fee. The Garda immigration officer will advise you if a fee is payable.
During the registration renewal process an immigration officer will:
Once we have your IRP card we will contact you to let you know when to collect it. If you have any questions, you can email to [email protected].