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Immigration Status in Ireland: What do I need to know? Working for equality
CONTENTS
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The need What are immigration
to register stamps?
Page 2 Page 10
Secure immigration status
3 4
allows people from a migrant Getting a passport Higher or further
background to fully take part and other important
documents from
education: does my
immigration permission
in life in Ireland. You need your country
of origin
entitle me to free fees
and a student grant?
immigration status if you want Page 16 Page 22
to go to college, get a job,
social welfare or housing.
5 6
Specific issues for How can I become
children in care an Irish citizen?
Page 26 Page 30
7 Glossary
Where to access Important terms:
further information what do they mean?
Page 34 Page 36
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All people who are
citizens of countries
outside the EEA
and Switzerland,
and stay in Ireland
The need for longer than
90 days, must
Persons aged 16 years or over
must register with the immigration
authorities. There are plans to
have immigration extend this duty to children under
to register permission to do so. 16 in 20181. If proceeded with, details
about any such change will be
provided on INIS’s website.
Children aged 15 years or younger
do not need to register but they
The European
must do so as soon as they reach 16
Economic Area years of age. Until aged 16, children’s
(EEA) is made up immigration status is assumed to be
of all the countries
in the European
the same as their parents.
Union as well as
Norway, Iceland Registration is the system used to
and Lichtenstein.
record a person’s permission to be
in the country and to give people
proof of their permission to live
legally in Ireland.
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Immigration Act 2004 Section 9; Employment Permits
(Amendment) Act 2014 Section 35(b) provides for
the extension of the duty of registration to those
under 16 years. That provision has not yet been
commenced. The 2017 Migrant Integration Strategy
commits to enabling registration of “non-EEA migrants
aged under 16 years” by 2018. See http://www.
integration.ie/website/omi/omiwebv6.nsf/page/JWKY-
AJEE6A1021139-en/$File/Migrant_Integration_Strategy_
English.pdf at p.23. (Accessed on 22nd June 2017)
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How do I register? Is there a cost
to register?
There is a €300 fee for registration.
Children under the age of 18 years
Where do I go to register? do not have to pay this fee.
If you live in Dublin, you should Certain adults are also exempt.
register at the Irish Naturalisation and Adults who fall into one of the
Immigration Service (INIS) on Burgh following categories do not need
Quay in Dublin City. Appointments must to pay to register:
be booked online in advance at https://
burghquayregistrationoffice.inis.gov.ie/.
II USEFUL INFO adults who have refugee
status or subsidiary
If you live outside Dublin, you can register What do I need
protection;
at your nearest Garda immigration officer. to bring with me GNIB: The Garda National Immigration
Registration offices outside of Dublin are persons who are formally
located in certain Garda (police) stations, to register? Bureau is the immigration office of
An Garda Síochána (Ireland’s police reunified with a family
and are managed by the Garda National force) based on Burgh Quay, Dublin. member who is a recognised
Immigration Bureau (GNIB). A list of When you go to register, refugee; and
INIS: The Irish Naturalisation and
registration offices outside of Dublin can be you must bring: Immigration Service (INIS) is the spouses or dependents
found online at this link: www.inis.gov.ie/ Irish government body which
of EU nationals and Irish
en/INIS/Pages/registration-offices. is responsible for managing
nationals who have a
a valid passport immigration in Ireland. It is an
(exception for people office of the Department of residence permit.
Justice and Equality and manages
Children whose parent or parents with refugee status);
asylum, immigration, citizenship
have permission to reside in Ireland and visa matters on behalf of the
any letters from the Minister for Justice and Equality.
If you are required to pay the €300
can present with their parent and
INIS confirming your to register, you can pay by credit or
their identity documents to register.
immigration permission, ¶¶https://burghquayregistrationo debit card (INIS and some offices
ffice.inis.gov.ie/
Children in the care of the if relevant; outside Dublin) or by bank giro
State should present their letter ¶¶www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/Pages/ (bank giro forms are available
proof of your parents’
of permission received through registration-offices. from all regional offices).
permission;
correspondence with INIS.
Bank giro: A printed form, filled out
any other documentation and given to a bank along with a
Children whose parent(s) are
requested by INIS (if a letter cheque or cash telling the bank to pay
undocumented should seek legal that money into someone's account.
has been received).
advice from a specialist immigration
solicitor before applying to INIS for Check the glossary for more
permission to reside information.
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What happens when How can I renew my
I go to register? Irish Residence Permit: The Irish immigration permission
Residence Permit is what the ‘Certificate
of Registration’ is commonly called. It is a and when should
credit card-sized plastic card which has
a person’s photograph and immigration
I renew it?
When you go to register, an stamp number printed on it. It acts as proof
immigration officer will meet you and of a person’s permission to be in Ireland.
record details about you for example Most immigration permissions are valid for
¶¶www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/Pages/
taking your photograph and taking registration-offices. 12 months. If you want to stay in Ireland
your fingerprints. If you have received after your immigration stamp or permission
Check the glossary for more information.
a letter from INIS, you should show expires, you should begin preparations to
this letter to the immigration officer. renew your permission at least 10 weeks
before your immigration permission expires.
If you are successful in registering, an
immigration officer will give you an When you are registered, you will Before going to renew your permission,
immigration stamp which gives you Immigration permission receive a Certificate of Registration you should make sure your passport is
proof of your immigration permission. to stay in Ireland for a (known as the 'Irish Residence still in date. You should collect all the
certain period is different
This stamp will be printed into your from Irish citizenship.
Permit'). This is a credit card- documents you may be asked to show.
passport. A person must have sized plastic card which has your
a valid immigration photograph, some personal details hh For example: a letter from your school or
permission on a stamp 1, college to prove that you are still studying
Immigration permission 3, 4 or 5 basis and have
and the name of your immigration in Ireland or a letter from your employer
is granted to people for continuously lived in stamp printed on it. You must carry proving you are still working in Ireland.
different reasons and allows Ireland with one of those this card with you at all times and
immigration permissions
them to remain in Ireland for for a specified number of
you should never lend the card to If you live in Dublin, you should make
a certain length of time. years, and meet certain anyone else. an appointment online to renew your
other conditions such as permission at INIS at http://www.inis.
There are different types being of ‘good character’,
before they can apply to
If you lose your Irish Residence gov.ie/en/INIS/Pages/registration.
of immigration permissions
become an Irish citizen. Permit or it is stolen, you should
which are given based on
report this to An Garda Síochána You should make this appointment
the reasons someone is
allowed to live in Ireland. and apply to have it replaced as about 10 weeks before your permission
soon as possible. If you live in expires as it can take several weeks to
Different immigration Dublin, you would need to book an get an appointment.
permissions allow people
Note: If you do not have a valid
appointment with INIS online to
to do certain things while have it replaced. If you live outside If you live outside of Dublin, you should
passport, you should still contact GNIB/
they live in Ireland. your nearest Garda immigration officer of Dublin, you would need to contact contact your nearest Garda immigration
The type of immigration
to let them know that you are in the your local Garda immigration officer officer about renewing your permission.
country. You should also try to get a
permission someone has to get a replacement.
new passport as soon as possible. See
determines the type of section 3 for more information on steps
Many permissions need you to write to
immigration stamp they are you should take to get a passport from You can bring an interpreter with the INIS well in advance of your expiry
given when they go to register. your country of origin. you to register, if needed. date to seek renewal.
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What should I do if I am older than 16 years, After registering:
I realise my immigration and just realised that updating your details
permission has expired? I should have registered
at age 16 but didn’t know
that I had to – what After registering, you should
If your immigration permission was contact INIS if your details change,
not renewed before it expired, you should I do? for example:
should try to register as soon as
possible. If you are not permitted
to register, you should write to If at least one of your parents has the reasons that you were
INIS to seek permission. Becoming permission to reside in Ireland, given permission to live in
‘undocumented’ affects your ability you should write to the INIS as Ireland have changed;
to work, study and receive State soon as possible explaining your
if you move house or
support. Future applications such personal circumstances, when
change your postal address;
as applications for Irish citizenship you came to Ireland, details
could also be affected by gaps in of your parents’ immigration other details change,
your immigration permissions. permission and details of your for example: you
school attendance and other change your name.
activities in Ireland. You should
seek permission to reside.
You should also contact INIS
If neither of your parents has if there is a problem with your
You should write
regular immigration status, documents (for example: if your
to INIS as soon as you should seek legal advice name was misspelled on your Irish
possible explaining the from a specialist immigration Residence Permit) or if you were
delay in renewing your
permission, setting
lawyer before proceeding. granted permission that does not
out the circumstances match your circumstances.
of your residence If you are in care, you should
in Ireland, and then
make an appointment
ask your social worker to write
to register. a letter explaining your length
of residence in Ireland, details
of your Care Order and aftercare
plans and other relevant details. II USEFUL INFO
When you receive a letter of
¶¶http://www.inis.gov.ie/
reply from INIS, you should
follow any instructions in the INIS: The Irish Naturalisation and
letter or provide any further Immigration Service (INIS).
information requested. Check the glossary for more
information.
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Immigration
stamps together
with the Certificate
of Registration
(known as the ‘Irish
What are Residence Permit’)
act as proof of a
The type of stamp someone is
given depends on the type of
immigration permission which
person’s permission they have. Different conditions
immigration to be in Ireland. attach to the different stamps.
It is important you know
which stamp you have and
stamps?
understand the different
rules and conditions relating
to the stamp. You should ask
the immigration officer when
you go to register if you have
any questions, or if there is
anything you don’t understand.
An outline of the different
stamps/immigration
permissions can be found
in the following pages.
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What are the Main immigration Main groups of people
different stamps stamps this stamp is given to
and what do
they mean?
Stamp 0
(Temporary and limited permission)
A person with a Stamp 0 is permitted to • A worker sent to Ireland by
remain in Ireland on condition that the a company from another
Main immigration Main groups of people holder does not receive any State benefits country to carry out particular
(social welfare payments) and has private work for a limited time
stamps this stamp is given to medical insurance. • An extended visit in exceptional
humanitarian circumstances
A person with a Stamp 0 must be fully • Visiting academics
This section outlines the main Below is a list of the groups financially supported by a sponsor in the • A non-EEA (European Economic
State and/or be able to financially support Area) retired person who can
immigration stamps that are of people who may be given themselves independently. provide for themselves financially
used by An Garda Síochána permission to remain/stay in the
and INIS. country. A person with a Stamp 0 is not allowed
to work or engage in a trade, business or
profession unless permission is given in
Immigration stamps are This table does not mean that a letter from the Irish Naturalisation and
important as the stamps and persons from each group will Immigration Service (INIS).
the Certificate of Registration always be given the immigration
(known as the ‘Irish Residence stamp outlined below.
Permit’) act as proof of Stamp 1
permission to be in Ireland. The Department of Justice and
Equality has the right to give or
refuse permission to be in the A person with a Stamp 1 is permitted • Non-EEA national who is
to stay in Ireland on condition they do given a work permit
country, or particular immigration
not start working unless their employer • Non-EEA national who is
stamps, in different cases. has obtained a permit, do not engage in given a Green Card Permit
any business or profession without the • Non-EEA national who has been
permission of the Minister for Justice and granted permission to run a
Equality and do not stay in the country business in the Republic of Ireland
later than a certain date. • Working Holiday Authorisation holder
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Main immigration Main groups of people Main immigration Main groups of people
stamps this stamp is given to stamps this stamp is given to
Stamp 1A Stamp 3
A person with a Stamp 1A is permitted • Non-EEA national studying A person with a Stamp 3 is • Non-EEA visitor
to remain in Ireland for full-time training accountancy permitted to remain in Ireland • Non-EEA minister of religion
with a particular company or organisation on condition they do not work, and member of religious order
until a specified date. Other employment do not engage in any business or • Non-EEA spouse/dependant
is not allowed. profession, and do not remain later of employment permit holder
than a specified date.
Stamp 2
Stamp 4
A person with a Stamp 2 is permitted to • Non-EEA national attending
remain in Ireland to study but they must a full-time course of study A person with a Stamp 4 is • Non-EEA family member of a
not engage in any business or profession permitted to remain in Ireland until citizen of one of the countries
other than casual work (such a person a specified date and is allowed to in the European Economic Area
is allowed to work 20 hours per week work or enter a trade or profession. • Non-EEA husband or wife or
during school term and up to 40 hours civil partner of an Irish citizen
per week during school holidays) and • Refugee
must not remain in Ireland later than a • Non-EEA person granted
specified date. The person cannot claim family reunification under
any benefits from the State such as the Refugee Act 1996
social welfare benefits unless otherwise • Programme refugee
provided. • Non-EEA parent of Irish-citizen
child where parent was granted
permission to remain in the State
• Non-EEA family member of
Stamp 2A a European Union citizen
A person with a Stamp 2A is permitted • Non-EEA national attending
to remain in Ireland to study on course of study not recognised
condition they do not work, do not by the Department of Education
engage in any business or profession, and Skills
cannot claim any social welfare benefits
and do not remain in Ireland later than a
specified date.
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You will need your
passport and birth
certificate to prove
your identity in
many different
Getting a situations. You
should therefore When registering, you must
present a valid passport from
make every effort your country of origin in order
passport and to obtain your birth
certificate and
to prove your identity. Having a
valid passport is also necessary
as immigration stamps are
passport at the printed on a person’s passport.
other important
earliest possible
People who have been granted
opportunity.
refugee status do not need to
have a valid passport. The Irish
Government will give them a
documents from temporary travel document.
your country
of origin
16 17Getting a passport I do not have a valid
and identity passport. What
documents is also should I do to get a
important as formal passport from my
identification is country of origin?
necessary for many
things in Ireland You should firstly contact the
including opening nearest embassy or consulate of
your country of origin to find out
a bank account, what documents are needed to get
applying for a driving a passport, and to find out about
licence, applying any other steps which you need to
follow to apply for a passport.
to study at college
or university. Many Contact details for your nearest II USEFUL INFO
landlords in Ireland embassy or consulate can be found
through an internet search. If your The types of
also request proof country of origin does not have an
Country of origin: The country
documents which of a person’s nationality.
of identification. embassy in Ireland, you will need
to contact the closest embassy or are often required Stamp (immigration): An
immigration stamp acts as
consulate to Ireland. The closest for a passport proof of a person’s permission
embassies or consulates for some application include: to be in Ireland for longer than
countries are in cities such as 90 days. It gives an indication
of some of the rights that
London, United Kingdom or Paris, a person has when living in
France. Ireland, for example all Stamp
an original copy of your 4 holders are allowed to work
birth certificate OR an or engage in a business or
As well as providing documents, trade in Ireland.
attestation of birth (an
people will also usually need to attestation of birth is a legal
fill out a passport application document which confirms
Check the glossary for more
information.
form and pay a fee before they your birth details including
get their passport. The cost of your date of birth);
getting a passport depends on
the country issuing the passport, an original valid national
identity card from your
but the embassy or consulate will
country of origin (if relevant);
tell you this before you apply.
original versions of your
parents’ birth certificates and
national identity cards.
18 19How can I get my If an embassy or Note
birth certificate or consulate of your
nationality identity country of origin It is very important to keep
card? comes to Ireland, a record of any efforts you
it is very important make to try and get a passport
or documents needed for a
Depending on the country, it can that you: passport application from
sometimes be difficult for people your country of origin.
to get documents from their This includes:
country of origin. This is why it is find out in advance what
very important to find out what documents you will need copies of any emails sent
documents you need, and to try to bring with you; or received;
and get those documents as soon
as possible. what the cost will be copies of any letters sent
to get a national identity or received;
card; and,
In some countries, you may only
any proof of postage such
be able to get documents from if you need to make an as a registered post receipt;
a government office in a specific appointment beforehand.
town or city and you may need copies of any forms
someone to go to the office on your completed;
behalf to get the documents. Often,
proof of any application
it can be helpful for people if they
fees paid; and
have trusted friends or family still
living in their country of origin who a record of any telephone
are willing to collect documents for calls made or received (the
them which they can then send to date and time that the call
Ireland. There is usually a cost to was made/received, the full
get these documents. name of the person that you
were speaking to and the
name of the organisation
Sometimes representatives from an
where they work as well
embassy or consulate of a country
as a note of what was said
that does not have an embassy in
during the telephone call).
Ireland come to Ireland for a short
visit to issue national identity cards
or passports to its citizens living in This is important as INIS may
Ireland. You can find out whether ask you for evidence you have
a visit is planned by contacting the been trying to get a passport or
embassy or searching their website identity documents from your
regularly. country of origin.
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Higher or further To be entitled to the
Irish Government’s
education: does ‘Free Fees’ Scheme
for higher or further
education, and to
my immigration
receive a student
grant from SUSI, a
student must be
an Irish, EU/EEA or
permission entitle Swiss Federation
national or hold
certain immigration
me to free fees and permissions.
a student grant?
22 23If a student is not an
Irish, EU/EEA or Swiss
national, they may be
eligible for funding under
Student Grant Legislation
if their immigration If you are unsure about your
student grant eligibility, you
status or leave to remain, should contact your school’s
Guidance Counsellor, SUSI
under the Department of (www.susi.ie – the national
student grant awarding body)
Justice and Equality, is or an organisation such as the
one of the following: Immigrant Council of Ireland.
refugee;
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subsidiary protection;
permission to remain as the
Refugee status: Refugee status is Young people from outside of the the deportation order stage), and
held by persons who have been
family member of an EU/EEA/ EEA who fall outside of the eligibility who meet certain other criteria. More
formally recognised as refugees
Swiss citizen under the relevant under Irish law. criteria for the ‘free fees’ and student information is available from the
EU laws; grants schemes must usually pay Department of Education and Skills.
Subsidiary protection: Subsidiary
international student tuition fees.
protection is a form of international
permission to remain because of protection which is given to some For many courses, these fees can be Some of the universities also offer a
marriage/civil partnership with an people, who do not qualify for up to and above €20,000 per year. In limited number of scholarships per
Irish citizen or as dependent child refugee status, but who are viewed
certain cases, some institutions may year to students who are in the asylum
an Irish citizen; as being in need of protection. See
the rights listed under the definition allow young people from outside of process, subject to the students
of “refugee”. the EEA to pay European Union fees meeting certain criteria. Dublin City
humanitarian leave to remain
which are lower. For more information University, the National University of
granted before the Immigration Check the glossary for more
Act 1999 came into effect; information. about fees for specific courses, you Ireland, Galway and the University of
should contact the relevant college or Limerick are the universities which
permission to remain following university. offer this type of scheme at the time
a decision not to deport under that this guide was published.
Sections 3 of the Immigration Act In 2016 and 2017, the Department
1999; or of Education and Skills ran a Pilot You should contact the third level
For more information
regarding student
Support Scheme which gave free fees institution you wish to attend to find
permission to remain as a grant eligibility, see: and student grants to young people in out whether there are any scholarships
dependent child of a person who www.susi.ie/eligibility the protection (asylum) process, who or other forms of funding available.
has acquired Irish Citizenship by are at the asylum or ‘leave to remain’
naturalisation, residing in the State.
stage of the application process (not
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Specific Type of immigration
permission
issues When young people
register with An Garda
Síochána at age 16, the
for children type of immigration
stamp they are given
usually depends on the
in care type of immigration
permission or stamp
their parent(s) have
been given.
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There are no Department of Justice
or GNIB guidelines on the right
immigration status for children
GNIB: The Garda National
who are in care. Children in care Immigration Bureau is the
are children who are living in immigration office of An Garda
foster care, or in a residential Síochána (Ireland’s police force)
based on Burgh Quay, Dublin.
care centre placement, or who
may be cared for by a family INIS: The Irish Naturalisation and
member under an agreement Immigration Service (INIS) is the
Irish government body which
made with social workers or the is responsible for managing
courts. Social workers for young immigration in Ireland. It is
people in care should write to an office of the Department
of Justice and Equality and
INIS to seek permission for them manages asylum, immigration,
to reside in Ireland when a child citizenship and visa matters on
turns 15, at the latest. There are behalf of the Minister for Justice
and Equality.
no specific forms, procedure or
guidance as to content and replies Stamp (immigration): An
are not time-bound, but letters immigration stamp acts as proof
of a person’s permission to be in
of application should provide Ireland for longer than 90 days.
details and evidence of the length It gives an indication of some
of time a child’s been living in of the rights a person has when
living in Ireland, for example all
Ireland, attendance at school, Stamp 4 holders are allowed to
family circumstances, care order work or engage in a business or
and other relevant issues. These trade in Ireland. Young people given a Stamp 4 on It is therefore important you seek
applications are granted by the SUSI: Student Universal Support a discretionary basis are allowed advice regarding the best possible
Minister for Justice and Equality. Ireland (SUSI) is the body which to live and work in Ireland without immigration permission available
awards all student grants for restrictions. However, while young to you. If you are unsure what to
higher and further education in
It is common for young people in Ireland. SUSI offers funding to people with a discretionary Stamp do, you should ask your social
these cases to be granted a Stamp eligible students in approved 4 are allowed to study, they are not worker or foster parent to help you.
4 “on a discretionary basis”. full-time third-level education in currently entitled to free college
Ireland and also, in some cases,
funding for students studying fees for further education and they If you need further information,
outside the State. For more are not entitled to a student grant you should contact an organisation
information regarding eligibility from SUSI (www.susi.ie). such as the Immigrant Council of
for student grants, see https://
susi.ie/eligibility Ireland for specialised advice (see
Section 7 for contact details).
Check the glossary for more
information.
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How can People can become
Irish citizens through
I become birth, descent (Irish
parents, grandparents
or great-grandparents)
an Irish
or naturalisation at the
absolute discretion of
the Minister for Justice
and Equality.
citizen?
30 31Citizenship by birth Citizenship by Dependent young
naturalisation adults
Children born in Ireland are not
automatically Irish citizens. Since
a referendum in 2004, the Irish Adults can apply for Irish Young adults aged 18-23 years
Constitution limits Irish citizenship citizenship through naturalisation can apply for naturalisation
by birth to persons with at least when they have spent five of as “dependent young adults”
one parent who “is an Irish citizen the previous eight years of if they meet the requirements
or entitled to be an Irish citizen” “reckonable” residence (this for naturalisation as an adult,
and to those in respect of whom means time spent in Ireland entered the State legally as part
citizenship is provided for “by lawfully with specific immigration of a family unit, are currently
law”. A child born in the island of permissions; Stamps 1, 3, 4 and attending secondary school in
Ireland since 2004 to non-Irish 5 are “reckonable”. Stamp 0, 1A, Ireland, or went directly from
nationals will be entitled to Irish 2 and 2A are not “reckonable”). secondary school into third level
citizenship by birth where one They must have had one year education, and are continuously
of their parents has been legally continuous reckonable residence dependent on their parents.
resident on the island of Ireland for in the State in the year before They use Form 8 and can show
at least three of the previous four they submit the application. their parents’ calculation of
years. Time spent undocumented Refugees can apply after three “reckonable residence”.
or resident with an international years. Adults complete ‘Form 8’.
student permission does not count.
Children who are entitled to Irish Children and young people can
citizenship on birth can apply II USEFUL INFO apply for naturalisation when
directly to the Passport Office in either of their parents has
the Department of Foreign Affairs naturalised first (Form 2), if he
Stamp (immigration): An
and Trade for an Irish passport. immigration stamp acts as proof
or she is of Irish descent or has
of a person’s permission to be in Irish associations (Form 10),
Ireland for longer than 90 days. and where a child was born in
It gives an indication of some
of the rights a person has when
the State and their parent has
living in Ireland, for example all acquired five years reckonable
Stamp 4 holders are allowed to residence (Form 11). ‘Irish
work or engage in a business or
trade in Ireland.
associations’ means ‘related by
blood, affinity or adoption to a
Refugee status: Refugee status person who is an Irish citizen’.
is held by persons who have
been formally recognised as
Children cannot apply for
refugees under Irish law. naturalisation independently.
The application must be made
Check the glossary for more
information.
by their parent or guardian.
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If you have problems registering with An Garda
Síochána to live legally in Ireland, think you may have
been given the wrong immigration stamp or are
having difficulty getting identity documents from your
country of origin, you can contact an organisation or
specialist immigration solicitor to ask for advice.
Organisations which can assist you include:
Where
Dublin Cork
to access The Immigrant Council of Ireland
2 St. Andrew Street, Dublin 2
Nasc. The Irish Immigrant
Support Centre
Information service Ferry Lane, off Dominic Street, Cork
further telephone line:
(01) 674 0200
www.immigrantcouncil.ie
Phone: 021 450 3462
info@nascireland.org
www.nascireland.org
information The Irish Refugee Council
37 Killarney Street, Mountjoy
Limerick
Dublin 1 Doras Luimní
Phone: 01 7645854 Central Buildings
info@irishrefugeecouncil.ie 51A O’Connell Street, Limerick
www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie Phone: 061 310 328
info@dorasluimni.org
www.dorasluimni.org
Nationwide
Citizens Information Centres
Located nationwide – to find your
nearest, centre visit www.cic.ie
34 35Glossary
Important terms:
what do they ÎÎ Asylum seeker/asylum process ÎÎ EEA
mean?
An asylum seeker is a person who The European Economic Area
is in the process of applying to (EEA) is made up of all European
be recognised as a refugee. Union members as well as Iceland,
Lichtenstein and Norway.
A person is in the asylum or
international protection process ÎÎ GNIB
if they have applied for a form of The Garda National Immigration
international protection (refugee Bureau is the immigration office of
status or subsidiary protection), An Garda Síochána (Ireland’s police
and are awaiting a final decision force) based on Burgh Quay, Dublin.
about whether the Minister for
Justice and Equality will grant ÎÎ Immigration permission
them refugee status or subsidiary Immigration permission is granted
protection. They may also be waiting to people for different reasons and
for the result of an appeal against a allows them to remain in Ireland
decision not to grant them refugee for a certain length of time. There
status or subsidiary protection. are different types of immigration
permissions which are given based
ÎÎ Bank Giro on the reasons why someone is
A printed form, filled out and given allowed to live in Ireland. Different
to a bank along with a cheque or immigration permissions allow people
cash telling the bank to pay that to do certain things while they live
money into someone's account. in Ireland. The type of immigration
permission someone has decides
ÎÎ Country of origin the type of immigration stamp they
The country of a person’s nationality. are given when they register.
36 37ÎÎ Immigration status in the International Protection An immigration stamp acts as proof
‘Immigration status’ refers to the Act 2015, as outlined below. of a person’s permission to be in
immigration permission a person has, Under Section 53 of the International Ireland for longer than 90 days. It
and can also refer to whether they Protection Act 2015, people granted gives an indication of some of the
have been granted permission or if international protection (refugee rights a person has when living in
they are still waiting for a decision status or subsidiary protection) have: Ireland, for example all Stamp 4
about whether or not they will be holders are allowed to work or engage
given permission to stay in Ireland. • the right to seek and enter in a business or trade in Ireland.
employment in the State;
ÎÎ INIS • the right to carry on any business, ÎÎ Subsidiary protection
The Irish Naturalisation and trade or profession in the State; Subsidiary protection is a form of
Immigration Service (INIS) is the Irish • the right to access education international protection which is given
government body which is responsible and training in the like manner to some people who do not qualify
for managing immigration in Ireland. and to the like extent in all for refugee status, but who are viewed
It is an office of the Department of respects as an Irish citizen; as being in need of protection.
Justice and Equality and manages • the right to receive the same medical See the rights listed under the
asylum, immigration, citizenship care and services and the same definition of “refugee” above.
and visa matters on behalf of the social welfare benefits, including
Minister for Justice and Equality. housing, as an Irish citizen; ÎÎ SUSI
• the right to reside in the State for Student Universal Support Ireland
ÎÎ Irish Residence Permit at least 3 years. This is renewable (SUSI) is the body which awards
The Irish Residence Permit card is unless there are compelling all student grants for higher and
what the ‘Certificate of Registration’ reasons of national security or further education in Ireland. SUSI
is commonly called. It is a credit public order not to do so; offers funding to eligible students
card-sized plastic card which • the same rights of travel in, or in approved full-time third-level
has a person’s photograph and to or from the State as those to education in Ireland and also, in
immigration stamp number printed which Irish citizens are entitled some cases, funding for students
on it. It acts as proof of a person’s (note: this is on the basis that the studying outside the State. For
permission to be in Ireland. Minister for Justice and Equality more information regarding
issues a travel document); and, eligibility for student grants,
ÎÎ Refugee status • the right to apply to the Minister for see https://susi.ie/eligibility
Refugee status is held by persons Justice and Equality for permission
who have been formally recognised for a member of their family to enter
as refugees under Irish law. and reside in the State. Applications
If you have previously been granted for family reunification must now
refugee status under the Refugee be made within one year of being
Act 1996, as amended, or subsidiary declared a refugee or declared
protection under the European Union entitled to subsidiary protection.
(Subsidiary Protection) Regulations ÎÎ Stamp (immigration)
2013, your rights are now set out
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