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Registering Your Irish Residence Permit (IRP) for the First Time
Document Checklist
Passport
Required: Original passport, or other equivalent travel document issued by or on behalf of an authority recognised by the Government of Ireland, valid for the intended period of stay
Cost: Already held
The passport is stamped at the appointment with the permission granted; it is the document the IRP card formally records.
Address form
Required: The address form attached to your appointment confirmation email, printed and completed — this is the address your IRP card will be posted to
Where to get: Attached to the confirmation email after you book through the Customer Service account
Bring a printed copy; electronic copies are not accepted at the counter.
Permission-specific supporting documents
Required: Printed copies of the supporting documentation relevant to your permission type (Stamp). The exact set varies by Stamp — work from the official Required Documents page for your specific permission
Examples: Students (Stamp 2) bring a Letter of Enrolment and, where applicable, evidence of finances and private medical insurance; minors aged 16-18 whose parents live abroad bring a notarised proof of consent
If any required document is missing, the registration will not be processed. This guide lists the core set common to everyone; the per-Stamp checklist is published on the official Required Documents page.
Registration fee
Required: €300 where applicable, brought to the appointment
Payment: Credit or debit card, or contactless only — no cash is accepted
Several categories are exempt from the fee — see the Costs section. Those aged 16-18 are exempt for all Stamp categories.
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