First Time Immigration Permission

Immigration Service Delivery:

After you receive your Ministerial grant letter (yellow page with your picture) confirming your status, you need make an appointment to register your permission with the Immigration Service Delivery (ISD).To book an appointment you need to make an online account through the ISD's portal.

For information on how to make an online account see the relevant ISD webpage here.If you are a refugee and do not have the required identity documents to verify your identity for the purposes of making an online account you should email: immigrationportalsupport@justice.ie with a copy of your Ministerial grant letter and a copy of your Temporary Residence Certificate (TRC/ blue card).

Currently there is a significant wait time for appointments. After you have attended your appointment you should receive your Irish Residence Permit (IRP) within 10 working days.