Note 01Route summary
Your IRP card is the legal proof of your right to live in Ireland, and every stamp, work check and citizenship count depends on it being valid and correct.
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Residence permissions & stampsFor individuals
IRP registration & renewal
Register your Irish Residence Permit and keep it renewed, on time and without a gap.
€0
Fee per year
Age 0+
Must register
ISD or Garda
Registration body
No gaps
Continuous residence
Folder 01. Route file, IRP registration & renewal
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Cost per adult for each year of Irish Residence Permit registration or renewal, paid by card at the immigration office. Children under 16 do not register.
Never pay for appointments
Registration appointments are free to book and released by ISD only.
What we'll do for you
Register your Irish Residence Permit and keep it renewed, on time and without a gap.
Ledger · IRP registration & renewal
Entry 01 · registered
Assess your permission
We confirm your stamp, permission type and renewal window, and flag anything that could delay approval before you book.
Allow1 to 2 days
Entry 02 · registered
Prepare your documents
We assemble the passport, proof of permission and category evidence each stamp requires, in the order ISD expects them.
Allow3 to 5 days
Entry 03 · registered
Book the appointment
We secure a first-registration or renewal slot with ISD in Dublin or your regional Garda registration office, and set reminders.
Allow1 to 3 weeks
Entry 04 · registered
Attend and pay
We brief you for the appointment, confirm the €300 fee is ready and make sure your details and biometrics are captured correctly.
Allow1 day
Entry 05 · registered
Check the card issued
We verify the stamp, start and expiry dates printed on your IRP and challenge any error before it becomes a problem at renewal.
Allow1 to 2 weeks
Balance · application fee, all entries included
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The €70 Book Consultation cost is separate.
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Queries handled for youTracked weeklyFigures are indicative
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Year 1€300
3 years€900
5 years€1,500
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IRP registration or renewal€300
Certain categories, such as some minors and qualifying EU family members, may be exempt from the fee. Children under 16 do not register at all.
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IRP
€300
€300
02 Year 1€900
03 3 years€1,500
04 5 years€300
Renew before it lapses
06 tip€300 per adult, per year
07 factWhere and how you register depends on your address
| Criteria | Dublin | Outside Dublin |
|---|---|---|
| Registration body | ISD, Burgh Quay | Local Garda registration office |
| How to book | ISD online appointment system | Regional office booking or phone |
| Fee per year | €300 | €300 |
| Who must attend | Applicant in person | Applicant in person |
Plaque 02 The payoff
Start your renewal well before the expiry date on your card, ideally several weeks ahead. A lapsed IRP can interrupt your work rights, complicate travel and later count against the continuous residence needed for citizenship.
On the record
Irish Immigration Service registration fee.
Book appointment
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Attend and pay
1wk
Card issued
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Assess your permission
Prepare your documents
Book the appointment
Attend and pay
Check the card issued
Valid passport with sufficient remaining validityCurrent or previous IRP card where one has been heldProof of your permission: employment permit, course enrolment or family linkEvidence of funds, income or private medical insurance as your stamp requiresProof of address in Ireland, such as a utility bill or tenancy agreementPPS number where already issuedRegistration fee of €300 payable by card at the officeFor renewals, evidence your permission conditions have been maintained
Plaque 03 The family
Children under 16 do not register and hold no IRP card; their permission follows a parent.
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Q01When should I renew my IRP?
Start your renewal well before the expiry date on your card, ideally several weeks ahead. A lapsed IRP can interrupt your work rights, complicate travel and later count against the continuous residence needed for citizenship.
Q02Where do I register, and does it differ by county?
First registrations and renewals in Dublin are handled by the Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) office at Burgh Quay. Outside Dublin they are done through your local Garda National Immigration Bureau registration office. We book the correct one for your address.
Q03Do my children need to register?
Children under 16 do not register and hold no IRP card; their permission follows a parent. Everyone aged 16 and over must register in their own right and pay the €300 fee, so a family's real cost is the number of members aged 16 or above.
Q04What happens if my permission lapses?
You may be out of permission, which can affect employment and travel and create a gap in reckonable residence. We can help you regularise quickly, but the safest course is always to renew before the card expires.
Q05How much does registration cost?
The registration or renewal fee is €300 per person for each year of permission, paid by card at the immigration office. Some categories, such as certain minors and qualifying EU family members, are exempt.
Do first€300/year
Registering your permission, ISD
The official walkthrough of first-time registration and renewal, including who must register and when.
irishimmigration.ie
Portal
ISD online portal
Renew your IRP online, upload your documents and pay the fee without an in-person visit.
portal.irishimmigration.ie
Guide
Immigration stamps explained
Check exactly what your stamp allows before you sign a job contract or enrol in a course.
irishimmigration.ie
Official
Irish Immigration Service home
Announcements on appointment availability and registration changes are posted here first.
irishimmigration.ie
GuideFree
Get a PPS number
Sort your PPS number alongside registration, most employers and services will ask for both.
gov.ie
Guide
Registering your permission, Citizens Information
A plain-language overview of registration rights and obligations to read alongside the official ISD guidance.
citizensinformation.ie
Note 02Booking note
The registration or renewal fee is €300 per person for each year of permission, paid by card at the immigration office. Some categories, such as certain minors and qualifying EU family members, are exempt.
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Figures on this page are indicative and depend on your circumstances and current DETE and ISD rules.