[quote]These individuals already have to register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau and carry an identification card, but Mr Lenihan said the card system was open to abuse. “Many forgeries and the like can be carried out with any card-based system, so anything that gives a greater integri...
Greengrass, you may want to rethink the "permission to remain" angle if you need a fast decision - which I think is actually impossible in Ireland. I applied for permission to remain in November 06 and was told it would be 4 months, then 6 months. I rang tham after 6 months and was told it probably ...
I too have just ventured out of Ireland to the UK while awaiting an application decision. I sent in my application in November and my visitors permit expired in late December - which was found by the Immigration Officer I encountered through customs. I was informed by him that because I don't have a...
Hi joesoap101, thanks for the reply. I found some of that out when I went into the GNIB. They put me on to the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, who then put me onto the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform. The guy I was speaking to suggested I send in my documentation which...
Hi All, I am a New Zealand national currently applying for permission to remain in Ireland on the basis of being a student (I’m doing a PhD though a University in Northern Ireland, but working on it through a semi-state organisation based in Dublin). I was initially told by the Department of Justice...
Hi Joe Soap, I'm a New Zealander so I know I don't normally require any type of visa for Ireland. I don't know what category I will fit in if I do get permission to remain. Do you mean it can be difficult to get re-entry visas if the purpose of leaving Ireland is on business? First things first thou...
Hi all,
I am a currently applying for permission to remain in Ireland - Can someone tell me if my application is successful, would I have to apply for re-entry visas to go on holiday or leave on business? I am here as a student.
