IRP Renewal Timeline & Travel with Single Entry Visa instead of IRP?

hoping to get an idea of the actual processing time for the IRP card... and also a question about the single/multi-entry visa for the traveling purpose (an option considering if not able to get the IRP card on time...)
Thank you so much! Really appreciate your help here.

I applied for my IRP card on the 22nd, April and received the acknowledge e-mail on the same day.
1st time application from Stamp 1 to Stamp 4.
I phoned the immigration service earlier to ask about the processing time and they told me it's about 8-9 weeks. Anyone who applied around Feb or March Could share your timeline, please?

I heard some horrendous stories that someone received the card in 3 months or even more. If that's the case for me too, I wouldn't be able to make my flight(within the EU) on 15th, July. so I am thinking if a single/multi-entry visa is an option? Can I apply for it even though I am no longer a student?

You can try to apply to re-entry visa inside Ireland. If you apply from out of Ireland then it will take way too long, like 10 weeks+ to get any kind of visa that will let you enter Ireland.

See thread below on how to get a re-entry visa. Just keep in mind that the visa can be issued for those who need to travel urgently only. It’s less likely that they will accommodate other situations but there is no harm trying.
ireland/travel-under-emergency-circumst ... l#p2068574

mentalmind wrote: ↑

Wed May 11, 2022 2:44 pm

You can try to apply to re-entry visa inside Ireland. If you apply from out of Ireland then it will take way too long, like 10 weeks+ to get any kind of visa that will let you enter Ireland.

I was looking at the requirements for a re-entry visa. Either the reason of 'Tourist' or 'Work' doesn't seem to apply to me... For the 'Work' reason, a work permit has been provided but my current work permit will expire in mid-June

littlerr wrote: ↑

Wed May 11, 2022 2:54 pm

See thread below on how to get a re-entry visa. Just keep in mind that the visa can be issued for those who need to travel urgently only. It’s less likely that they will accommodate other situations but there is no harm trying.
ireland/travel-under-emergency-circumst ... l#p2068574

That’s what I was thinking, it only makes sense that they would only issue the visa to someone need to travel urgently. By any chance, do you happen to know if it affect the boarding when I am flying out? As far as I know, it’s only needed when flying back. Thanks

If you don't receive your IRP card 2 weeks before your intended travel date, you can go to Burgh Quay to try to apply for a visa there.

You do not need an Irish visa to fly out.

littlerr wrote: ↑

Wed May 11, 2022 3:53 pm

If you don't receive your IRP card 2 weeks before your intended travel date, you can go to Burgh Quay to try to apply for a visa there.

You do not need an Irish visa to fly out.

Okay! I will try it if I don't receive the IRP card. Thank you!

littlerr wrote: ↑

Wed May 11, 2022 3:53 pm

If you don't receive your IRP card 2 weeks before your intended travel date, you can go to Burgh Quay to try to apply for a visa there.

You do not need an Irish visa to fly out.

Okay! I will try it if I don't receive the IRP card. Thank you!

Applied on 26.02.2022
acknowledge email received same day.
Additional document requested on 08 04 2022
uploaded documents same day. ackowledge email received
nothing yet.
I've sent 3 emails but no answer.

waiting almost 3months for a card.. unbelievable.
worst exlerience ever....

That's so bad, I am sorry to hear that. May I ask what additional documents they required? Thanks

mentalmind wrote: ↑

Wed May 11, 2022 2:44 pm

You can try to apply to re-entry visa inside Ireland. If you apply from out of Ireland then it will take way too long, like 10 weeks+ to get any kind of visa that will let you enter Ireland.

I will try this! Thank you for the answer.

Signature
they ask me to upload a signature which I did when I applied.

big joke...
the problem is there is no way how to complaint about this....