Applied on 26/09, got my passport on 14/10. 13 working days in total.
Good luck to everyone who's still waiting !

Hi, I was able to travel with a valid visa, no GNIB card and an approval letter two days ago. I went to INIS and renewed my visa and then sent my GNIB card. I don't think you'll be able to travel with an expired visa (no Airline will allow you to board the plane back to Ireland in your country of ...

Hi bebo,

I'm in the same situation. My GNIB expires in 2 weeks and I've already received approval. I'll go to INIS on Monday to ask if it's possible to renew my GNIB. Will keep you posted.

to bundle:

Thanks bundle, I agree that it's better to contact them directly. So far I found this email visamail@justice.ie . Is there a phone number I can use?

Thanks a million

Hi all, I have a question. I've received approval yesterday but my GNIB card and re-entry visa will expire in August. I have a trip booked for September. Should I wait until August and then get a new GNIB and re-entry visa and then send GNIB to INIS to be able to travel? Or can I get a re-entry visa ...

Application Basis: 5 year residency (stamp 1, then stamp 4)
Sent by Registered Post: beginning of October 2013
1st Acknowledgment Date: 25th October 2013
more documents requested: 22nd November 2013
2nd Acknowledgment Date: 4th March 2014
Letter of approval Date: 15th July 2014

Hurray!!

Application Basis: 5 year residency (stamp 1, then stamp 4)
Sent by Registered Post: beginning of October 2013
1st Acknowledgment Date: 25th October 2013
more documents requested: 22nd November 2013
2nd Acknowledgment Date: 4th March 2014
Letter of approval Date: 15th July 2014

Hurray !

@Janet: thank you! I'll wait then. no, i'm not a EU national.

@ janet0001 They've just asked for a proof of address for 2011, which I sent in November. Yes, in March they mentioned the 2nd stage and 6 months timeframe for non-complicated cases. Just wondering if my case is complicated. I've been working here for 6 years on work permit for a large IT company ...

Hi all, Application Basis: 5 year residency (stamp 1, then stamp 4) Sent by Registered Post: beginning of October 2013 1st Acknowledgment Date: 25th October 2013 more documents requested: 22nd November 2013 2nd Acknowledgment Date: 4th March 2014 Letter of approval Date: Anyone else here waiting ...