Clare Immigrant Support Centre

Immigration Service Delivery

The Department of Justice and Equality will publish updates relevant to the Immigration Service Delivery Function which address the significant challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic on this page. For the current health advice, including information on self-isolation requirements on arrival in Ireland, please visit the Irish Health Service COVID-19 Advice Page.

IMPORTANT NEWS

Please be advised the International Protection Office has a new procedure
in place for the renewal of Temporary Residence Cards.

Applicants must now complete a TRC Renewal form which can be found on our
website, please see link attached.

http://www.ipo.gov.ie/en/IPO/Pages/trcrenewal

The completed form must then be forwarded to our dedicated inbox which is
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. On receipt of the form, all necessary checks will
take place and a card will be issued if the applicant is eligible.

Further information regarding the criteria in which in applicant must
comply with, in order to be eligible for a TRC card can also be found on
our website.

Kind Regards
Ashling Doherty
International Protection Office

Impact of COVID-19 | Frequently Asked Questions
27 April 2020 (FAQ document updated 23 June 2020)

A new Frequently Asked Questions document about the impact of COVID-19 on Immigration and International Protection has also been published. You can read more here...

New Online Registration Renewal System for non-EEA students based in Dublin
23 June 2020

A new online Registration Renewal System for non-EEA national students based in Dublin was launched by the Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan, TD, on 22 June, 2020.

Students wishing to renew their registration will complete their renewal online without having to book an appointment or personally attend the registration office. The service will be made available to all categories of non-EEA national students residing in the Dublin area, who are eligible for renewal of their permission to reside in Ireland.

Students seeking to renew their permission will now complete the application form online via the following link https://inisonline.jahs.ie, upload copies of supporting documents online, pay the applicable fee and then submit their passport and current IRP card via registered post. Documents will be checked and, if approved, the passport will be stamped and returned by registered post and an IRP card issued by express post.

For further information, see www.inis.gov.ie

Ireland's New Coronavirus Re-Opening Roadmap Phase 2

UPDATE ON IPO INTERVIEWS

All interviews have been cancelled for the coming weeks (July) because of Covid 19. IPO will write to you to confirm this. Please make sure IPO has your correct address. IPO phone number is 01 6028000. or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. If you need assistance, please contact Orla or Karyn on 087-9818790 and 087-2385990 Clare Immigrant Support Centre.

UPDATE TEMPORARY RESIDENCY CARDS (BLUE CARDS)

Your cards should be renewed automatically by IPO and sent to your centre. If you have not received your new blue card 2 weeks after expiry, please contact the IPO at 01-6028000 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

UPDATE MEDICAL CARDS

All medical cards that expired during Covid 19 have been extended for 6 months. You should receive a letter and new card if yours has expired, this may take a few weeks. You can use your expired medical card for any medical appointments you may have. If you need help contact Orla or Karyn on 087-9818790 and 087-2385990. Clare Immigrant Support Centre.

COVID 19 PANDEMIC UNEMPLOYMENT PAYMENT

If you are getting the COVID 19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment you must contact the Department to confirm that you still qualify by Monday 13th of July 2020.

Covid 19 World Service is a joint initiative of NASC and Together Ireland

Over 20 doctors, and other healthcare professionals, from around the world, but living and working in Ireland, have voiced the video messages for this new Covid-19 World Service Initiative aimed at providing up-to-date and accurate public health information to migrants living in Ireland.

This page will be updated regularly with new videos.

The information videos are in Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, English, Hindi, Kurdish, Macedonian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Serbian, Spanish, Urdu and Yoruba.

Video 1: General advice on how to prevent the contraction and spread of the virus.

Video 2: Information on self-isolation, what to do if you test positive for Covid 19 or are a contact of someone who has.

These video’s can be accessed at either of the following links, keep a watch on the page for further videos.

http://www.neic.ie/news/covid-19-world-service

https://www.hse.ie/eng/about/who/primarycare/socialinclusion/intercultural-health/video-s-in-various-languages.html

Are you keeping an eye on your mobile phone bill?

Phone companies have made consumer commitments in relation to Covid-19 – what do they mean for you?

During the Covid-19 pandemic many people have been using technology to stay in touch with friends and loved ones. For those who are using their phones more now for video calls and WhatsApp or for accessing the internet, Clare Covid-19 Response Team wants people to check they are on the appropriate plan with their provider to avoid high or unexpected bills.

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