Effective December 2, 2024, to January 31, 2025 only, the government has issued a Travel Confirmation Notice requesting carriers to allow individuals to travel internationally on their recently expired Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card where an application to renew their permission was submitted in advance of the expiry date of their IRP card.
What to Expect
- Non-EEA nationals in Ireland who are required to apply for a renewal of their IRP card may use their current recently expired IRP card to enable them to travel during this period.
- Those intending to travel under these arrangements should print out the notice and present it, along with their expired IRP card, and proof of renewal application (email confirmation which details the date of application) to immigration authorities and airlines if requested to do so.
- A receipt of application which details the date of application and OREG number will provide proof that they have applied to renew their registration prior to their current IRP card expiring. If, however, their current permission expired prior to submitting an application for renewal, they are considered out of permission and the Travel Confirmation Notice will not apply.
Those who wish to remain abroad after January 31, 2025, will need to renew their IRP card before they travel. Visa-required nationals who have been unable to renew their IRP card before travel may, on an exceptional basis, be able to apply for a visa to renter Ireland at the local Irish embassy or consulate.
More information is available here.
Background
Immigration Services are currently experiencing a backlog in processing registrations across several locations. Following the completion of a registration, it may take a further two weeks to receive an Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card via post.