The videos below will help you understand the Irish international protection process, your rights and entitlements as your application is being processed and if granted status.

What Is International Protection?

This video explains the differences between refugee status, subsidiary protection and permission to remain, in Ireland.

Steps in the International Protection Process

This video gives an overview of the steps in the International Protection Process in Ireland; from the initial asylum application, asylum questionnaire, substantive IPO interview, appeal and final negative decision

Legal Aid for International Protection Applicants

The Legal Aid Board provides legal assistance to applicants throughout the international protection process in Ireland. This video gives an overview of how to apply for legal aid, as well as the the legal services your representative should offer in support of your application.

PPSN - (Personal Public Service Number)

This video is made for International Protection applicants in Ireland and explains what a PPSN is and how to apply for it.

Labour Market Access - (Work Permit)

This video gives an overview of work permits for people who are in the international protection process in Ireland.

Medical Card

This video is made for International Protection applicants in Ireland. It explains what the Medical Card is, who is eligible for one and how to apply.

Social Welfare

This videos outlines social welfare entitlements for International Protection applicants in Ireland.

Education

This video gives an overview of the Irish Education system for adults in the international protection process or from a refugee background.

Family Reunification

This video gives an overview of the family reunification process for people who are granted refugee status and subsidiary protection in Ireland.

Rights and Entitlements of People With Stamp 4 Status

This video gives an overview of rights and entitlements for people who are granted status through the International Protection process in Ireland. Status includes refugee status, subsidiary protection and permission to remain.

Join Family Visa

Families who are not eligible to reunite in Ireland by way of "refugee family reunification", can explore the possibility of applying for a Join Family Visa. This videos explains who is eligible to apply as a sponsor and a beneficiary, as well as the application process.

For further information or support, contact our Information and Advocacy Service. 

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