Immigration

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This information contains guidelines only. Official policy and legislation can change. Check with the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service for the latest information: http://www.inis.gov.ie/

The Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) and the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) are the two organisations which manage the immigration system.

The INIS and the GNIB headquarters are located at 13/14 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2.

When you register with the GNIB you will be issued with a Certificate of Registration in the form of a GNIB card. This card provides information on your immigration status. At present, the fee for a GNIB card is €150. This fee is paid either by credit/debit card or by bank giro.

IMPORTANT: You must make sure that your immigration status is kept up-to-date at all times. If there are any problems, for example, a delay in getting your work permit renewed you should inform your local Immigration Officer who may grant you a temporary stamp for at least 3 months.