The Regularisation of Long Term Undocumented Migrants Scheme opened for applications on 31 January 2022. Applications will be accepted until 31 July 2022.
A separate scheme applies to people who are currently in the international protection process (asylum seekers).
Undocumented Migrants
Q: Who can apply?
Undocumented migrants who are part of families with children under the age of 18 will have to show that they have been undocumented for 3 years in the State. This means that if you are the parent or older sibling (aged 18-23) of a minor child, and you live together in the same household, you will need to prove that you have been continuously undocumented for three years as of January 2022.
If you are single or are part of a family that does not have children under the age of 18, you will need to show that you have been undocumented for 4 years continuously in the State as of January 2022.
You must also meet standards regarding good character and criminal record/behaviour and not pose a threat to the State. However minor criminal offences will not disqualify people from applying.
Q: How can I apply?
Applications will need to be made online via an online application form from the 31st January 2021. Copies of supporting documents will need to be uploaded to the system and the fees will also need to be paid online.
Q: How much are the fees?
The application fees for undocumented migrants are:
- €700 for a family unit. This includes the main applicant, their spouse or civil/de facto partner and their dependent children under the age of 18. If siblings (aged 18-23) of the minor children are part of the household, then they will also be included in the family unit fee.
- €550 for an individual.
This application processing fee is non-refundable in all cases. Therefore, you should ensure that you are eligible for the scheme before applying. You will also need to be able to pay the €300 registration fee per adult if your application is successful.
Q: I cannot afford to pay for any/part of the application fees. Where can I get help?
Nasc have an ongoing fundraiser to raise money to help people struggling to pay registration fees. You can make an application for assistance with the regularisation fees through our online form.
Q: What permission will I get if my application is successful?
If your application is successful you will get a Stamp 4. This will allow you to live and work in Ireland.
Q: What happens if my application is unsuccessful?
If your application is not successful you will be able to submit an appeal. This will be examined by someone other than the person who made the decision on your first instance application.
Q: I have a deportation order. Does this apply to me?
Yes, this scheme will apply to people who have a deportation order.
International Protection Applicants (asylum seekers)
Q: What do we know about the scheme for international protection applicants so far?
The International Protection Office released the details of the scheme on the 07th February 2022.
You should be eligible to apply if you made an international protection application to the International Protection Office two years or more prior to the 07th February 2022 and:
- You meet the good character requirements.
- You have been resident in Ireland
- You have not received a final decision (eg a decision under s47 of the Int'l Protection Act, 2015 or an intention to deport under s3 of the Immigration Act 1999 or a deportation order.)
How do I apply?
You must complete the application form and send it to the IPRSU@ipo.gov.ie email address. The scheme will be open until 11:59pm on 07th August 2022.
There is no application fee for this strand of the application fee.
Q: How much are the fees?
There is no application fee for people in the international protection process.
Q: What permission will I get if my application is successful?
If your application is successful you will get a Stamp 4. This will allow you to live and work in Ireland.
Q: What happens to my application for international protection (asylum application)?
Our understanding is that you will be able to make an application under this scheme without prejudice to your ongoing international protection application. This means that you do not have to withdraw from the international protection process in order to make an application for residency under this scheme.
