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Irish residence permit renewals taking more than 17 weeks in Dublin

Status: Service notice

Immigration Service Delivery reported on 13 July 2026 that renewing an Irish Residence Permit through the Burgh Quay registration office in Dublin was taking more than 17 weeks for some categories, with up to two further weeks for the new card. A temporary summer travel concession ran from 13 July to 31 August 2026 and has ended.

What changed

  • ISD reported IRP renewal processing times of more than 17 weeks for some categories at the Burgh Quay office in Dublin.
  • After a renewal is completed, the new IRP card may take up to two further weeks to arrive.
  • A Travel Confirmation Notice let eligible residents travel on a recently expired IRP card between 13 July and 31 August 2026, if a renewal was lodged before expiry. That concession has ended.

Key dates

Officially announced
In effect from
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Who may be affected

  • Non-EEA nationals in Ireland who must renew their registration, including students on Stamp 2.

Key takeaways

  • Renewals can take several months, so timing matters if you plan to travel.

What students should do

  1. Submit your renewal well before your IRP card expires.
  2. If you plan to travel home — for example for Dashain or Tihar — check your IRP card's expiry date first. The summer travel concession ended on 31 August 2026.
  3. Keep your renewal confirmation email.

Official sources

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Before you act on this

Visa and immigration requirements can change. Review the linked official government source and confirm the latest requirements with MATES before making an application decision.

This is general information, not legal or immigration advice. MATES cannot influence a government decision.

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