Eligibility Quiz
Documents Required
Permission to remain does not require a separate application package. Instead, you gather and provide information during your international protection application:
During Your International Protection Application
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International Protection Questionnaire — You complete this form, which includes sections where you provide information relevant to a potential permission-to-remain decision: family relationships in Ireland, health conditions, personal circumstances, and your connection to Ireland.
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Personal interview with the IPO — You attend a substantive interview where you provide detailed information about your history, situation, and personal circumstances.
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Additional supporting information — You may submit documents at any stage before the IPO prepares its report, or after the IPO makes its recommendation, if circumstances change or new information becomes available. Examples include:
- Birth certificates or marriage certificates (proof of family relationships in Ireland)
- Medical reports or letters from healthcare providers (evidence of health conditions)
- Letters from employers, educational institutions, or community organisations (evidence of connection to Ireland)
- Proof of address in Ireland
- Any other documents supporting your humanitarian circumstances
If Your International Protection Appeal is Refused
If you appeal the IPO's recommendation to the International Protection Appeals Tribunal (IPAT) and that appeal is refused, you may submit a Permission to Remain Review Form to inform the Minister of any changes in your circumstances since the initial refusal.
If Permission to Remain is Granted
Once permission to remain is granted, you must register with your local immigration registration office. You will need:
- Biometric page of your current valid passport
- The letter from the Minister granting permission to remain under Section 49 of the International Protection Act
- Proof of address in Ireland
No registration fee is charged for those granted permission to remain.