NEW INITIATIVE TO FACILITATE TRAVEL ON RECENTLY EXPIRED IRP CARD

Minister Brophy has issued a Travel Confirmation Notice allowing individuals who have applied to renew their recently expired IRP cards to travel internationally during the summer period. This is due to a backlog in the processing of applications for renewal, with many categories pending for a period of 17-weeks.

It is important to note that an application must be made to renew one’s current permission in advance of the expiry date of their IRP card. Once this has been completed, Non-EEA Nationals can travel on their recently expired IRP card. Those availing of this initiative must produce a copy of the Travel Confirmation Notice, their expired IRP card and proof of renewal application to the immigration authorities and the airline.

The Department will update airlines and foreign missions of the initiative, but it is encouraged to contact your airline to ensure that they recognise the notice. Those traveling through a third country on their return to Ireland are also encouraged to check if the travel notice will be permissible in that jurisdiction prior to booking their tickets.

This Travel Confirmation Notice will only be valid from 13^th July 2026 to 31^st August 2026.

 

The Travel Confirmation Notice is available here.

 

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