The Immigration Blog

INCREASE IN MINIMUM SALARY THRESHOLDS FOR EMPLOYMENT PERMITS FROM 1ST MARCH 2026

The Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment announced an increase in the minimum salary thresholds for employment permits coming into effect on the 1st March 2026.
Decision from the High Court in relation to delays in the processing of naturalisation applications where background checks are outstanding.

DECISION FROM THE HIGH COURT IN RELATION TO DELAYS IN THE PROCESSING OF NATURALISATION APPLICATIONS WHERE BACKGROUND CHECKS ARE OUTSTANDING

The High Court has delivered judgement today in two test cases heard on the issue of whether the Minister’s delay in determining naturalisation applications, where outstanding external background checks are awaited. Many other applicants for naturalisation whose applications are also experiencing long delays due to background checks have been awaiting this judgement.

REVISED POLICY DOCUMENT ON NON-EEA FAMILY REUNIFICATION – PUBLISHED 26TH NOVEMBER 2025

The Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration published a new Policy Document on Non-EEA Family Reunification on the 26th November 2025 (‘the 2025 Policy Document’). This has replaced the previous version published in December 2016. The 2025 Policy Document sets out established criteria to be met to facilitate family reunification for certain categories of persons who are legally resident in the State. There are a number of key changes in this revised version of the Policy Document, which we have provided an overview of below.
Updates Regarding Residency Applications for Parents to EU Citizen Children

Updates Regarding Residency Applications for Parents to EU Citizen Children

The Department of Justice has now published a policy on the application procedures for parents of EU citizen children applying for residence in the State. The department has created two distinct forms to be requested and filled out by such applicants.
UPDATES REGARDING REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MINORS

UPDATES REGARDING REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MINORS

The Department of Justice has recently issued updated information regarding registration requirements for minors. Those who are required to register for the first time must do so as early as possible when they reach 16 years of age.
UPDATE TO RE-ENTRY VISA APPLICATION PROCESS

UPDATE TO RE-ENTRY VISA APPLICATION PROCESS

The Department of Justice has issued updated information regarding the process of applying for re-entry visas in emergency or extenuating circumstances. Such circumstances include where an adult’s IRP card is lost or stolen, where it contains a significant error, or where they have not yet received their up-to-date IRP card by post prior to travel.
UPCOMING CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY

UPCOMING CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY – SEPTEMBER 2025

An update from the Department of Justice, dated the 14th of August, confirms that the next Citizenship Ceremonies will take place at the Convention Centre, Dublin, on Monday, the 15th of September and Tuesday, the 16th of September 2025.
UPDATE TO RE-ENTRY VISA APPLICATION PROCESS

ONGOING DELAYS IN VISA PROCESSING FOR JOIN FAMILY VISA APPLICATIONS

There are very substantial delays in the processing of visas and preclearance for family members of Irish, UK and Non-EEA nationals in the State. This is causing undue hardship and is causing long term separation of families, often including minor children being separated from their parents.

The Immigration Blog

INCREASE IN MINIMUM SALARY THRESHOLDS FOR EMPLOYMENT PERMITS FROM 1ST MARCH 2026

The Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment announced an increase in the minimum salary thresholds for employment permits coming into effect on the 1st March 2026.
Decision from the High Court in relation to delays in the processing of naturalisation applications where background checks are outstanding.

DECISION FROM THE HIGH COURT IN RELATION TO DELAYS IN THE PROCESSING OF NATURALISATION APPLICATIONS WHERE BACKGROUND CHECKS ARE OUTSTANDING

The High Court has delivered judgement today in two test cases heard on the issue of whether the Minister’s delay in determining naturalisation applications, where outstanding external background checks are awaited. Many other applicants for naturalisation whose applications are also experiencing long delays due to background checks have been awaiting this judgement.

REVISED POLICY DOCUMENT ON NON-EEA FAMILY REUNIFICATION – PUBLISHED 26TH NOVEMBER 2025

The Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration published a new Policy Document on Non-EEA Family Reunification on the 26th November 2025 (‘the 2025 Policy Document’). This has replaced the previous version published in December 2016. The 2025 Policy Document sets out established criteria to be met to facilitate family reunification for certain categories of persons who are legally resident in the State. There are a number of key changes in this revised version of the Policy Document, which we have provided an overview of below.
Updates Regarding Residency Applications for Parents to EU Citizen Children

Updates Regarding Residency Applications for Parents to EU Citizen Children

The Department of Justice has now published a policy on the application procedures for parents of EU citizen children applying for residence in the State. The department has created two distinct forms to be requested and filled out by such applicants.
UPDATES REGARDING REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MINORS

UPDATES REGARDING REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MINORS

The Department of Justice has recently issued updated information regarding registration requirements for minors. Those who are required to register for the first time must do so as early as possible when they reach 16 years of age.
UPDATE TO RE-ENTRY VISA APPLICATION PROCESS

UPDATE TO RE-ENTRY VISA APPLICATION PROCESS

The Department of Justice has issued updated information regarding the process of applying for re-entry visas in emergency or extenuating circumstances. Such circumstances include where an adult’s IRP card is lost or stolen, where it contains a significant error, or where they have not yet received their up-to-date IRP card by post prior to travel.
UPCOMING CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY

UPCOMING CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY – SEPTEMBER 2025

An update from the Department of Justice, dated the 14th of August, confirms that the next Citizenship Ceremonies will take place at the Convention Centre, Dublin, on Monday, the 15th of September and Tuesday, the 16th of September 2025.
UPDATE TO RE-ENTRY VISA APPLICATION PROCESS

ONGOING DELAYS IN VISA PROCESSING FOR JOIN FAMILY VISA APPLICATIONS

There are very substantial delays in the processing of visas and preclearance for family members of Irish, UK and Non-EEA nationals in the State. This is causing undue hardship and is causing long term separation of families, often including minor children being separated from their parents.