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.

All applications must now be submitted via the Customer Service Portal.

Applications must be submitted in advance of planned travel, and applicants must provide proof of outbound and return flights, including details of connecting flights

If deemed applicable, applicants will be required to attend an in-person appointment at the Dublin Registration Office to obtain their re-entry visa.

Applications will be considered from details provided by each applicant, on a case-by-case basis. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to provide all relevant details and extenuating circumstances experienced.

Stamp 6 (without condition) holders who wish to obtain a re-entry visa must also follow this procedure.

Currently, children under the age of 16 are exempt from requiring re-entry visas, provided that they are accompanied by their parent or legal guardian who holds an in-date permission to reside in the State.

For more information on this new policy regarding re-entry visas, please see the link below:

https://www.irishimmigration.ie/registering-your-immigration-permission/travel-and-re-entry-visas/

If you have any queries relating to visa applications please contact Berkeley Solicitors to arrange a consultation with one of our experienced legal advisors.

This blog article has been prepared on the basis of current immigration law and policy, which is subject to change. Please keep an eye on our blog and Facebook page where articles relating to updates and changes in immigration law and policy are regularly posted.