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Ireland — Residency: Processing Times

Irish IRP renewals are processed in order of submission date per stamp category, with the new card posted up to 15 business days after approval.

VerifiedGovernment / official sourceImmigration Service Delivery — renewals and processingLast reviewed: 2026-10-23

Why this matters

Knowing residency processing times can help relocating individuals plan their move and make informed decisions.

Key facts

  • ISD processes applications strictly in order of submission date per stamp category; its page showed a Stamp 4 submission date of 7 September 2026.
  • After approval the new IRP card can take up to a further 15 business days to arrive by post.
  • The Citizenship and Stamp 5 divisions report very high volumes and delays; no general processing time for Stamp 5 was found.

Steps

  1. Application Submission — Applicants submit their application and supporting documents to the relevant authorities, typically the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS).
  2. Initial Review and Assessment — INIS reviews the application and assesses the applicant's eligibility based on the Points-Based System.
  3. Decision and Notification — INIS makes a decision on the application and notifies the applicant of the outcome.

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