Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 October 2025
126. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the situation regarding an applicant for an EU1 treaty rights application whose Irish residence permit has expired and whose application is currently under review; if such a person is permitted to travel to their country of origin on holiday while awaiting a decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52311/25]
View answerI can inform the Deputy that anyone may leave Ireland if their Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card has expired.
However, if an individuals IRP card has expired and they are a visa-required national, then they will need to apply for a visa to return. They can apply to their local Visa Office or Embassy for the relevant visa to allow them to travel back to Ireland.
Visa applications must be made online at: www.visas.inis.gov.ie/avats/OnlineHome.aspx
If someone is a non-visa required national, then they do not need to apply for a visa before travelling to Ireland.
If a persons IRP card has expired and they return to Ireland, the Immigration Officer may ask them some questions about their residency in the State to establish that they are able to renew their IRP Card. It is their responsibility to ensure that they have any required information or documents with them.
Further information on registering or renewing an immigration permission is available on my Departments website at the following link: www.irishimmigration.ie/registering-your-immigration-permission/
