New arrivals
Workers, students, family members and others aged 16 or over arriving in Ireland for more than 90 days
What you get
- A check of your permission and the exact documents for your stamp category
- A review of your insurance policy, proof of address and supporting letters
- Help creating your Customer Service Portal account and booking your appointment
About this service
IRP Registration
If you're staying in Ireland for more than 90 days, you must register your immigration permission and get an Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card. First-time registrations take place in person at the Burgh Quay Registration Office in Dublin, appointments are released on a rolling basis and you can't be registered without every required document. We prepare your document pack, help you secure an appointment and make sure you're ready on the day.
€750
Fixed fee
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Areas we cover
6
Documents to prepare
5
Simple steps
Who it's for
Who this is for
Whether you're moving, hiring, staying or starting over, this is the place to begin.
New permission holders
People who have received a new permission letter from ISD
Turning 16
Young people in Ireland turning 16 who need to register for the first time
At a glance
Eligibility
01
Age and length of stay
You're aged 16 or over and have permission to stay more than 90 days
02
90-day window
You register within 90 days of your permission being granted (if no appointment is available in time, your permission isn't cancelled)
03
Visa and landing stamp
You hold the right visa or preclearance for your category, plus a landing stamp
04
Complete documents
You have all the documents for your stamp category, including private medical insurance where required
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Sponsor attendance
Any sponsor who must attend, such as a spouse, can come to the appointment
Our promise
What's included
IRP Registration
€750
Before you start
Documents you'll need
Tick each item as you gather it. Bring whichever apply to you.
Your preparation checklist
0 of 6 ready
Tap items as you go
You're fully prepared. Let's get you booked in.
5-step journey
How it works
- 1Step 1
We confirm your category and documents.
- 2Step 2
You create your portal account after arriving, and we help you book the earliest appointment.
- 3Step 3
We check your document pack before the appointment.
- 4Step 4
You attend Burgh Quay, where your documents are checked and your photo and fingerprints are taken.
- Step 5
Your IRP card is posted to you, usually within about 15 business days.
Good to know
Our fee
€750 VAT included. The government fee is separate.
Government fee
€300. People who don't pay include under-18s, spouses and civil partners of Irish citizens, holders of EU residence cards, refugees and programme refugees, and survivors of domestic abuse with independent permission.
Timing
Appointment slots are released on a rolling 90-day basis, so book as soon as you arrive.
No walk-ins
Walk-ins aren't accepted. You need a confirmed appointment in your own name.
Answers
Frequently asked questions
IRP registration is the process of registering your immigration permission with Immigration Service Delivery and receiving an Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card, which shows your stamp and the dates of your permission. The IRP card replaced the old GNIB card. Non-EEA nationals aged 16 or over who are staying in Ireland for more than 90 days must register, usually within 90 days of their permission being granted. All first-time registrations take place in person at the Burgh Quay Registration Office in Dublin. Appointments are booked through ISD's Customer Service Portal after you arrive in Ireland; slots are released on a rolling 90-day basis, and walk-ins aren't accepted. If no appointment is available in time, your permission isn't cancelled. At the appointment, officers check your documents, take your photo and fingerprints and stamp your passport, and the card is posted to you, usually within about 15 business days. The documents depend on your stamp, but typically include your passport, proof of address, private medical insurance and category documents, such as your employment permit or college letter. The fee is €300, paid by card, although under-18s, spouses and civil partners of Irish citizens, EU residence card holders, refugees and some others are exempt. Children under 16 don't register.
No. You can only create your portal account and book once you're in Ireland.
No. Children under 16 don't register. They register when they turn 16, with a parent or guardian attending.
It's best to wait. Visa-required nationals need a valid IRP to return without a visa. If you must travel urgently, talk to us about an emergency re-entry visa.
ISD says your permission isn't cancelled if you can't get an appointment in time. Keep proof that you tried to book.
Ready when you are
Get started with IRP Registration
€750
€750
IRP Registration