Visa information
Travel to Ireland on a recently expired Irish Residence Permit between 9 December 2022 and 31 January 2023
11 December 2022
To facilitate non-EEA nationals legally resident in the State who are required to renew their current permission and who wish to travel internationally during the Christmas period, the Minister for Justice has issued a Travel Confirmation Notice (TCN) requesting carriers to allow individuals to travel on their recently expired IRP card, where an application to renew their IRP card was submitted in advance of the expiry date of their IRP card.
Further details, including the aforementioned TCN and a Frequently Asked Questions document, can be found on the Irish Immigration website: https://www.irishimmigration.ie/isd-announces-initiative-to-facilitate-customers-travelling-at-christmas/.
Suspension of visa requirements for minors resident in Ireland
15 January 2022 (notice amended on 30 Jun, 11 Nov)
Re-entry visa requirements for children under 16 have been suspended with immediate effect and until further notice. Children under 16, who are currently residing in the State and who wish to re-enter the State, must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian who holds an in date permission to reside in the State. The adult accompanying the child must also provide appropriate documentation to prove they are the legal parent or guardian of the child in question.
Further information on this policy can be found on https://www.irishimmigration.ie/suspension-of-re-entry-visa-requirements-for-children-under-the-age-of-16-years/.
Persons seeking to travel under this policy should first consult their airline to confirm that boarding will be allowed. Where an airline is unwilling to board a minor without a visa, or cannot confirm that boarding will be possible, it is advised that the minor applies for a fresh entry visa, under the Join family category, and provide all the applicable documents as listed in the checklist below. The visa application will be processed free of charge.
On 11 November, the Minister for Justice announced that the re-entry visa requirement would remain suspended until further notice: https://www.irishimmigration.ie/suspension-of-re-entry-visa-requirements-for-children-under-the-age-of-16-years-2/.