From April 8 2024, primary responsibility for managing initial registrations and renewals of Irish immigration residence permits in Meath, Kildare, and Wicklow will transfer from the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) to Immigration Service Delivery (ISD).
From the above date, in addition to Dublin, individuals seeking to register their Irish residence permits for the first time, residing in Meath, Kildare and Wicklow, will be directed to the Registration Office located at 13-14 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2, SchengenVisaInfo reports.
Appointments for first-time registration can be booked using the Freephone number (1800 800 630). Operators are available between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday-Friday to arrange appointments.
Through a recent statement, the department noted that customers must furnish operators with passport details and an email address in order to schedule appointments.
Furthermore, starting April 8, 2024, Meath, Kildare, and Wicklow residents seeking to renew permissions are advised to utilize the ISD online renewal portal. Applicants are not required to visit the Burgh Quay Registration Office physically.
Online Options to Renewal Permissions for Meath, Kildare & Wicklow Residents
Moreover, Meath, Kildare, and Wicklow residents seeking to renew permissions are advised to utilize the ISD online renewal portal starting April 8, 2024, eliminating the need to visit the Burgh Quay Registration Office physically. Meanwhile, GNIB will continue to manage initial registrations and renewals for individuals outside of Dublin, Meath, Kildare, and Wicklow.
Applicants nationwide are encouraged to submit renewal applications, including those involving changes in the Stamp category, to ISD or GNIB up to 12 weeks before expiration to ensure sufficient processing time.
Ireland Is a Favorite Residence Destination for Foreigners
In a previous survey regarding EU citizenship preferences among nationals of third countries, many expressed a preference for Irish citizenship. They cited the benefit of obtaining the right to work and live in the UK by holding an Irish passport, making Ireland a popular choice among respondents.
Based on data provided by Schengen Statistics, European countries have collectively issued 3.4 million residence permits in 2022. As the same source points out, Poland emerged as a leader in this regard, registering the highest number of permits issued for this year.
Ireland, closely followed, secured second place with 85,793 residence permits issued. Schengen Statistics further revealed that this figure means that approximately 169 permits were obtained for every 10,000 individuals in Ireland.
