RE-ENTRY VISAS FOR CHILDREN UNDER 16 SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

In a notice published on the 14th June 2022 it was announced that the requirement to obtain a re-entry visa has been suspended indefinitely for children under 16.

The notice states that children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who hold legal residence permission in the State.

The accompanying adult must prove that they are the legal parent or guardian of the child by providing suitable documentation such as:

• A birth or adoption certificate, or guardianship papers showing your relationship with the child
• A marriage/divorce certificate if you are the child’s parent but have a different surname
• A death certificate in the case of a deceased parent

The full notice can be found at: https://www.irishimmigration.ie/suspension-of-re-entry-visa-requirements-for-children-under-the-age-of-16-years/

If you or a family member have queries about your immigration permission please do not hesitate to contact us.