Official Update
Announcements pulled directly from Ireland's Immigration Service Delivery, with a link to the original.
Important Notice: Burgh Quay Registration Office Closed on Wednesday 14 October
Due to planned public service industrial action, the Registration Office on Burgh Quay will be closed to the public on Wednesday October 14. All booked appointments have been rescheduled. If you have
Temporary Protection Transition Scheme (TPTS) Opens for Applications
Applications for the Temporary Protection Transition Scheme (TPTS) are open from 30 September 2026 for eligible beneficiaries of Temporary Protection who wish to transition to an alternative immigrati
Upcoming Citizenship Ceremony – Thursday 17th and Friday 18th of September 2026
The next ceremonies are taking place on Thursday 17 th and Friday 18 th of September 2026 at the Convention Centre, Dublin . Please do not contact us in this regard as we are not in a position to conf
Important Security Update: Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) added to the ISD Customer Service Portal
To enhance the security of the Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) Customer Service Portal, multi-factor authentication (MFA) is now required for all users. When signing in, you must use an authenticat
Minister Brophy announces initiative to facilitate customers travelling during the summer months
Minister Brophy announces initiative to facilitate customers travelling during the summer monthsThe Immigration Services Registration Office Burgh Quay Dublin is currently experiencing a very large volume of…
Minister Brophy announces interim Notice to Employers regarding renewal of registration
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 Irish Residence Permit (IRP) car
Update for Beneficiaries of the Afghan Admission Programme
The Afghan Admissions Programme Details of the closed Afghan Admissions can be found here: The Afghan Admission Programme Information Page Renewal of permission to remain for Beneficiaries of the Afgh
Information on online renewal timelines
Current online renewal timelines Extended wait times from an online renewal application being submitted to being reached for processing can be frustrating for applicants. Immigration Service Delivery
Amendments to Policy on Non-EEA Family Reunification
With effect from 12 June 2026, amendments have been made to the revised non-EEA Family Reunification Policy and to Family Reunification for those granted International Protection. The main changes for
Upcoming Citizenship Ceremony – Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd of June 2026
The next ceremonies are taking place on Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd of June 2026 at the INEC, Killarney, Co. Kerry . Please do not contact us in this regard as we are not in a position to confirm inv
Changes to acknowledgement of posted documents
ISD are currently receiving a high number of applications and postal items. To help us make decisions as quickly as possible, we are focusing on processing cases for decision and streamlining some of our background…
Call for Proposals 2026: Provision of Representatives for Unaccompanied Minors Entering the State and Applying for International Protection. (Pilot Programme)
The Department of Justice Home Affairs and Migration, as part of its implementation of the EU Migration Pact, must undertake to provide representatives for Unaccompanied Minors who enter the State, se
The establishment of the Single Person Committee of Inquiry
The Single Person Committee of Inquiry (SPC) was established in 2020 following the Supreme Court judgment in AP v Minister for Justice [2019] IESC 74 and specifically applied to applications for natur
English Language Students Stamp 2 Bridging Permission 2026 Update
ISD announces bridging permission for English Language course students who have successfully completed a 2nd or 3rd course and subsequently enrolled in a Higher Education Programme commencing by end of October…
Upcoming Citizenship Ceremonies Cancelled – Tuesday 14th and Wednesday 15th of April 2026
Ceremonies scheduled for Tuesday 14 th and Wednesday 15 th of April 2026 at the INEC, Killarney, Co. Kerry have been cancelled . All invitees have been informed via email and will soon be contacted wi
Notice for Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection and Employers
The Irish Minister for Justice, Home Affairs & Migration has extended immigration permissions for all people who are Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection up to 4th March 2027. This extension applies
Upcoming Citizenship Ceremony – Tuesday 14th and Wednesday 15th of April 2026
Update 13th April 2026. Please note that the Citizenship Ceremony which was scheduled for Tuesday 14th and Wednesday 15th of April 2026 at the INEC, Killarney, Co. Kerry has been cancelled . Click her
ISD announce extension to Travel Confirmation Notice
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…
Ukrainian Temporary Permission Renewals: Applications to renew temporary protection to 2026 are now closed. Instructions for renewing to 2027 will issue shortly
Ukrainian Temporary Permission Renewals: Applications to renew temporary protection to 2026 are now closed. Instructions for renewing to 2027 will issue shortly
Temporary Protection for Ukrainian Nationals assistance with the administration of applications call for proposals 2025
Temporary Protection for Ukrainian NationalsAssistance with the administration of applicationsCall for proposals 2025The Department of Justice Ukraine Response Team has a contracted service in place since March 2022…
Changes to citizenship for people granted International Protection
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:…
ISD extends initiative to facilitate customers travelling at Christmas
ISD extends initiative to facilitate customers travelling at ChristmasImmigration Services are currently experiencing a backlog in processing registrations. Following the completion of a registration, it may take a…
Right to work for Minor Children of Employment Permit Holders
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…
Upcoming Citizenship Ceremony – Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd of December 2025
The next citizenship ceremonies will take place on Monday 1 December and Tuesday 2 December 2025 at the INEC, Killarney, Co. Kerry . Invitations If you are due to receive an invitation, it will be sen
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