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Ireland immigration permit renewal backlog

Overview

To address a backlog at the Immigration Services Registration Office, where renewal processing times reached seven to 17 weeks, Ireland introduced a temporary travel concession. From July 13, 2026, until August 31, 2026, eligible non-EEA residents with expired Irish Residence Permit (IRP) cards were permitted to travel and re-enter the country.

To utilize this measure, individuals who had submitted renewal applications before their previous cards expired were required to present their expired IRP card alongside a printed Travel Confirmation Notice and proof of their renewal filing.

Entities

Ireland · Department of Foreign Affairs · Helen McEntee

Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Ireland to launch passport expiry reminder service in 2027

    Ireland will launch an opt-in electronic passport expiry reminder service in 2027 to assist travelers with renewals and first-time applications.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Ireland Allows Expired Residence Permit Holders to Travel Until Aug 31 2026

    Ireland will let eligible foreign residents travel with expired IRP cards, backed by a travel notice, until Aug 31 2026 to offset renewal delays of up to 17 weeks.

Sources

extra.ie · moj.powiat.pl · roscommonpeople.ie