Expiring permissions
IRP holders living in Ireland whose permission is due to expire
What you get
- A timing plan so you renew inside the window
- A check of the documents for your stamp category
- Preparation of your online renewal, submitted with you
About this service
IRP Renewal
Most immigration permissions must be renewed before they expire, using ISD's online renewal system. Missing a document or a deadline can lead to refusal, and if you don't reply to a request within 14 days your application is closed. We prepare your renewal, check every document for your stamp and help you deal with any requests until your new IRP card arrives.
€750
Fixed fee
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Areas we cover
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Documents to prepare
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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.
All stamp categories
Workers, students, graduates, family members and Stamp 4 holders renewing their permission
At a glance
Eligibility
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Living in Ireland
You're living in Ireland. Renewals can't be made from outside the country
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Still qualify
You still qualify for your permission, for example you still hold your employment permit, study full time or remain a family member
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Renewal window
You apply up to 12 weeks before your permission expires (students must wait until their course has started)
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Separate applications
Each family member applies separately
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Clear documents
Your documents are clear, readable and up to date
Our promise
What's included
IRP Renewal
€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 5 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 check your renewal date and category.
- 2Step 2
You send us your documents, and we check them.
- 3Step 3
We prepare and submit your online renewal with you, and you pay the fee.
- 4Step 4
We monitor the application and respond to requests within 14 days.
- Step 5
Your new IRP card is posted to you, usually within 15 business days of approval.
Good to know
Our fee
€750 VAT included. The government fee is separate.
Government fee
€300 for most permissions, refunded if the application is rejected. Some permissions are free.
Processing time
In October 2026 ISD was processing renewals submitted in late August 2026 for Stamps 1, 1G and 2, early September for Stamp 4, and late September for other categories, so roughly 4 to 9 weeks.
Applying early
Renewals run from your current expiry date, so applying early doesn't shorten your permission.
14-day deadline
If ISD asks for more documents, you have 14 days to reply, or the application is refused and closed.
Answers
Frequently asked questions
An IRP renewal extends your Irish immigration permission before it expires, so you can keep living, working or studying in Ireland. Most permissions are granted for a fixed period, often one or two years, and must be renewed while you still qualify: for example, while you still hold your employment permit, study full time or remain a family member. Renewals for people living in Ireland are made online through ISD's renewal system, and they can't be made from abroad. You can apply up to 12 weeks before your permission expires, and renewals run from your current expiry date, so applying early doesn't shorten your permission. Students must wait until their course has started, and each family member applies separately. The application includes a copy of your current IRP card, your passport's biometric page and the documents for your stamp. ISD may ask for more, and if you don't reply within 14 days, the application is refused. The fee is €300 for most permissions, refunded if the application is rejected. In October 2026, renewals were taking roughly 4 to 9 weeks, depending on the stamp. If you applied before your IRP expired, ISD's notice to employers confirms that you can keep working while you wait for the new card.
If you applied before your IRP expired, ISD's notice to employers says you can continue working while you wait for the new card.
Non-visa-required nationals can travel with evidence of the submitted renewal. Visa-required nationals should avoid travel unless it's a genuine emergency, because ISD doesn't normally issue re-entry visas during processing.
ISD asks people not to request expedited processing except in genuine emergencies. Applying early is the best protection.
Contact us straight away. Late renewals can cause serious problems, and the right next step depends on your situation.
No. Each family member must submit their own renewal application, though we can prepare them together.
Ready when you are
Get started with IRP Renewal
€750
€750
IRP Renewal