Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 December 2025
747. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when a decision will be reached in respect of a stamp 4 visa application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72304/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe application referred to by the Deputy continues to be processed by my Department.
The Registration Office within Immigration Service Delivery of my Department provide a live processing date, which is updated every Monday, and is available at the following link: [https://www.irishimmigration.ie/registering-your-immigration-permission/how-to-renew-your-current-permission/renewing-your-registration-permission-if-you-live-in-the-republic-of-ireland/#processing]
They are currently processing applications submitted from 15 October 2025. In order to ensure a fair and equitable service, renewals are processed in order of date submitted.
If the application is approved, the person concerned can expect to receive their new Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card within the following 10-15 working days.
I can advise the Deputy that my Department has put in place arrangements for people awaiting a renewal of their IRP card who are travelling over the Christmas period. Details are available at link: [https://www.irishimmigration.ie/isd-announces-initiative-to-facilitate-customers-travelling-at-christmas-2/]
The person concerned can now directly check the status of their immigration application on the Immigration Service’s new Customer Service Portal. They can register for, or log in to their existing account, at [https://portal.irishimmigration.ie/en/].
As an Oireachtas member, you can also request the status of individual immigration cases by e-mail, using the Oireachtas Mail facility at: IMoireachtasmail@justice.ie, which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Question process.
