Rights of residence in Ireland

EEA nationals have the right to travel to Ireland and do not require a residence permit to remain here. There are however some limits on these rights.

People who live in Ireland can apply to have for their family to live with them.

Description of how non-EEA nationals may be granted permission to remain that allows them to live in Ireland.

A new scheme to allow people who have no immigration status in Ireland to apply for legal residence opened on 31 January 2022. It has now closed.

Information about registration of non-EEA nationals and Irish Residence Permits.

There are various types of residence rights or permission to remain that allow non-EEA nationals to live in Ireland.

Afghan residents in Ireland can apply for family members to join them in Ireland under this new scheme.