PERMISSION TO REMAIN FOR NON-E.E.A. NATIONALS 1

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1 PERMISSION TO REMAIN FOR NON-E.E.A. NATIONALS 1 The provisions of this leaflet apply to all non-eea nationals. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THIS LEAFLET IS NOT AND DOES NOT PURPORT TO BE A LEGAL DOCUMENT. IT IS PURELY FOR THE INFORMATION OF THOSE TO WHOM IT APPLIES. 1 E.E.A. (European Economic Area) is comprised of the 25 Member States of the European Union plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.

2 1. What is Permission to Remain? Permission to remain in Ireland is a statement of the conditions on which a non-eea national is permitted to remain in the State and the duration of that permission. It is given on behalf of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform in the form of a stamp (endorsement) in your passport. A residency document - Certificate of Registration - may also be issued for the same period of time as the stamp (endorsement) placed in your passport. 2. How do I obtain Permission to Remain?. On arrival in the State you will be given leave to enter the State and permission to remain for a particular purpose and allowed to remain for a period (which may be up to three months). If you wish to remain in the State beyond the period granted by an Immigration officer on your arrival in the State, you will be required to obtain the permission of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. This can be done by reporting to your local Superintendent's Office, An Garda Síochána (Police) in the District in which you reside. In the Dublin area you must report to the Garda National Immigration Bureau, 13/14 Burgh Quay, Dublin Who requires Permission to Remain? All non-eea nationals need permission to remain in the State. Permission to remain will be in the form of an endorsement in your passport confirming the conditions and period of time for which you have permission to remain in the State.

3 4. What Documentation is required to obtain Permission to Remain?: You will need to provide the following in connection with your application for permission to remain: (a) (b) (c) valid passport; evidence that you have sufficient funds with which to support yourself and any dependants; any information requested in connection with the purpose of your arrival in the State; In addition if you are one of the following categories you will require certain specific documentation relating to the purpose for which you wish to remain in the State:- Student: (a) (b) (c) (d) Letter of registration from college / school verifying the duration / nature of the course or examination; Evidence that the necessary fees have been paid: Evidence that you have sufficient funds to maintain yourself for the period of your proposed stay. Evidence of private medical insurance. Employee / Self-Employed: (a) original work permit, (b) work authorisation, or working visa issued in respect of you by an Irish Embassy and affixed to your passport, (c) If operating a business in the State, business permission letter from the Minister for Justice, Equality & Law Reform.

4 Other: ( e.g. retired person, long term visitor, dependant of person already residing here, etc.) If you are coming to the State and are not economically active (other than a student) but intend to remain for longer than three months in the State, then you must be in a position to show that you have the resources to cover your stay in the State. The above is not an exhaustive list, and you may be asked for additional documentation in support of your application. Permission to remain will be granted by way of a Stamp (endorsement) in your Passport and a Residence document- Certificate of Registration - may also be issued. Under no circumstances may you engage in activity in the State for which you do not have the appropriate permission. For example, a person with permission to remain as a visitor shall not work. Visa nationals should ensure when applying for an Irish entry visa that they state the true and precise reasons for their seeking entry to the State. 5. For what duration can I get Permission to Remain: You will normally be given permission to remain for the duration of your stated purpose in the State. Persons who have been issued with a Work Permit will be granted residency up to the expiry date of that permit. Work Authorisations/Working Visa holders will be granted residency for the duration of the Work Authorisation/ Working Visa.

5 6. EEA Nationals - If their spouses and dependents are non-eea nationals, do they need Permission to Remain? Yes. They will require permission to reside here also. 7. How can I obtain Long-term Residence in Ireland: The following categories of persons may apply for long-term residence permission. 1 ) Persons who have been legally resident in the State for over five years on the basis of work permit conditions may apply to the: Immigration Division, Floor 3, Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, 13/14 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2 for a five year residency extension. They may also apply to be exempt from employment permit requirements. 2) Persons who have been legally resident in Ireland for over eight years may apply to obtain a stamp (endorsement) giving them long term residency without condition as to time. Periods of residence in the State for the purpose of study (whether or not that study involved you being in employment during any of the period of study) or while your claim for asylum was being examined will not count for this purpose.

6 The permission without condition as to time when endorsed in your passport is valid up to the expiry date of that passport and must be renewed when the passport is renewed. Persons granted without condition as to time endorsements are not exempt from registration requirements and they must obtain a Certificate of Registration from their local registration office Persons seeking a without condition as to time endorsement must apply in writing to: Immigration Division, Floor 3, Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, 13/14 Burgh Quay, Dublin How can I Renew my Permission to Remain? Your permission to remain in the State should never be allowed to lapse and the onus is on you to ensure that this does not happen. You should apply to the Registration Officer responsible for the area in which you reside in good time to have your permission to remain in the State extended. You will be required to submit documentation relating to your reasons for seeking further permission to remain i.e. work permit holder must submit a new work permit, and evidence of employment. 9. What if I am refused Permission to Remain? If you are refused permission to remain in the State you will be informed of the reasons for this and given the opportunity to leave the State voluntarily within a specified period. Failure to depart voluntarily may result in you being subject to deportation.

7 Useful Addresses and Telephone Numbers:- Department of Justice, Equality & (01) Law Reform Immigration and Citizenship Division Website: 13/14 Burgh Quay Dublin 2 Visa Application enquiries telephone No calls taken on Monday, Wednesday and Friday am. to pm. Visa decisions can also be checked, if you have the visa reference number on under Visa decisions. General Immigration Enquiries calls taken Monday to Friday, from 9.30 to and to or enquiry to Immigration_Mail@justice.ie Garda National Immigration Bureau (01) /14 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2 Department of Foreign Affairs (01) C onsular Section 13/14 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2. Website: Department of Enterprise, Trade & ( 0 1 ) Employment Davitt House, Website: Adelaide Road Dublin 2

8 List of Garda Superintendent s Offices Contact Person: Registration Officer Station Telephone Number Abbeyleix (0502) 31202/Fax Askeaton (061) /Fax Athlone (0902) 94427/Fax Baileboro (042) /Fax Balbriggan (01) /Fax Ballina (096) 21422/Fax Ballinasloe (0905) ext 21 Fax Ballyconnell (049) /Fax Ballymote (071) 83333/Fax Ballyshannon (072) ext 210/211 Fax Baltinglass (0508) /Fax Bandon ((023) 41145/52216(D)Fax Bantry (027) 50423/Fax Belmullet (097) 81088/Fax Birr (0509) 20351/20016/Fax B o yl e (079) 62030/Fax Bruff (061) /Fax Buncrana (077) 61335/Fax Cahir (05 2) 41373/Fax Cahirciveen (066) /Fax Carlow (0503) 24155/Fax Carrickmacross (042) /Fax Carrick-o n- Shannon (078) 20362/Fax Castlebar (094) 22222/Fax Castlerea (0907) 20019/Fax Cavan (049) / 31123/31625/Fax Claremorris (094) 71032/Fax Clifden (095) 21023/Fax C l o n a k i l t y (023) 33104/Fax Clonmel (0502) 22274/ 22222/22969 Cobh (021) Cork City, Anglesea St., (021) /Fax Cork City, Togher, (021) /Fax Drogheda (041) /Fax Dundalk (042) /Fax Dungarvan (058) 41884/Fax E n n i s (065) /Fax

9 Enniscorthy (054) 34228/Fax Ennistymon (065) /Fax F e r m o y (065) 31222/Fax G a l w a y (091) /Fax Glenties (075) 51154/Fax Gorey (055) 21367/Fax Gort (091) /Fax Granard (043) 86030/Fax Kanturk (029) 50092/Fax Kells (046) 40999/Fax Kildare (045) /Fax K i l k e n n y (056) 22222/Fax Killaloe (061) /Fax K i l l a r n e y (064) 32104/Fax Kilrush (065) /Fax Letterkenny (074) 22222/Fax Limerick (Henry Street) (061) /212488/Fax Listowel (068) 21000/Fax Longford (043) 46741/Fax Loughrea (074) 53114/Fax Macroom (026) Fax Mallow (022) 22151/Fax Manorhamilton (072) 5526 Midleton (021) /Fax Milford (021) Fax Monaghan (047) 82222/Fax Mullingar (044) 48915/Fax Naas (045) Fax Navan (046) 23107/Fax Nenagh (046) 31333/Fax Newcastle West (069) 62111/Fax New Ross (051) /Fax Portlaoise (052) 21105/Fax Roscommon (0903) 26301/Fax Shannon, Co. Clare (061) /Fax Sligo (071) 42031/Fax Swinford (094) 51115/(0907) 3008 (Ballyhaunis) Salthill (091) /Fax Templemore (0504) 31011/Fax Thomastown (056) 24222/Fax Thurles (0504) 21111/Fax T i p p e r a r y (062) 51212/Fax 80673

10 Tralee (066) /Fax Tramore (051) /Fax T r i m (046) 31598/Fax Tuam (046) 31598/Fax Tullamore (0506) 21305/Fax Waterford (051) /Fax Westport (098) 25952/Fax Wexford (053) 22333/Fax Wicklow (0404) 67107/Fax Dublin Area Garda National Immigration Bureau, 13/14 Burgh Quay, Dublin

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