Increasing travel restrictions and the measures introduced as part of the Government’s efforts to interrupt the transmission of COVID-19 means that travel may not be possible and even if possible is not advisable unless essential. In relation to persons with existing permission under Directive 2004/38/EC (Free Movement Directive), the automatic renewal is subject to the requirement that the person is complying with the requirements of the Directive.The notification process is as follows;The Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee TD, has today announced:While it will still be possible to apply for an Irish visa online in the normal manner, these temporary measures mean that applicants will not be able to complete their application process and we apologise for any inconvenience this might cause. For international English Language Students, the extension means that they may continue to work if they wish, but must be enrolled in a course of study to adhere to the conditions of their permission. Most colleges are now offering on-line courses, and students should contact their college directly to make any necessary arrangements.Candidates will be notified by email or telephone today of the following:In light of the uncertainties caused by the Coronavirus pandemic, COVID-19, the following Notice applies to all persons with a current valid permission due to expire from 20/3/2020 to 20/5/2020, whether pursuant to domestic law or powers of the Minister, or Directive 2004/38/EC (Free Movement Directive).After being closed for over 3 months due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Registration Office in Burgh Quay will reopen on 20th July in line with the Government roadmap. The Department of Justice and Equality wishes to advise that due to the current Covid-19 Pandemic the citizenship ceremonies scheduled for Friday 3rd July 2020 at the Killarney Convention Centre in Killarney, Co. Kerry are postponed. Applicants to be invited will be notified in good time.The declaration states that you will respect the rights, freedoms and laws of Ireland. Priority will be given initially to those who had their appointments for first time registrations cancelled when the office closed.Any permission that was renewed by the notices of 20th March and 13th May 2020 and which therefore has a new expiry date between 20th July 2020 and 20th August 2020 is automatically renewed by this notice for a further 1 month.The Dublin area Registration Office located in Burgh Quay remains temporarily closed.The Department of Justice and Equality is currently examining the immigration position of Chinese nationals, currently in Ireland, who require an extension of their permission as a result of the Coronavirus outbreak in China.
Driver’s licence is the other form of photo identity that may be accepted.At the ceremony candidates will take an oath of fidelity to the nation, receive their certificate of naturalisation and thereby become Irish citizens.The citizenship ceremony itself will be presided over by a judge and is usually attended by a government minister.
All eligibility criteria will continue to apply.This notice sets out the updated immigration arrangements which apply to all non-EEA nationals currently holding a student permission (Stamp 2), who wish to avail of the Third Level Graduate Programme, but are unable to report to their local registration office to receive a Stamp 1G due to either:This notice applies to Immigration and International Protection permissions to reside in the State that are due to expire between 20th July 2020 and 20th August 2020 and supplements the notice of 20th March and 13th May 2020.A new online Registration Renewal System for non-EEA national students based in Dublin was launched by the Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan, TD, on 22 June, 2020.