‘Final’ extension for visa renewals
Justice minister Helen McEntee has further extended out-of-date immigration permissions. Visas due to expire between 20 July and 20 August will be automatically extended for one month.
This includes people in Ireland on short stay visas and those whose permissions have already been extended by the previous notices issued on 20 March and 13 May.
Review
For international English language students, the extension means that they may continue to work if they wish, but must also re-enroll in an online course of study to adhere to the conditions of their permission.
The minister said, however, that this was intended to the final temporary extension of immigration permission. “We will continue to keep the situation under active review as matters evolve in our national response to the COVID-19 pandemic,” she added.
Burgh Quay
The Registration Office in Burgh Quay in Dublin will reopen on 20 July for first-time registrations on an appointment-only basis. Priority will be given to those seeking to register for the first time.
The minister announced last week that all renewals in the Dublin area would now be processed online only. The system will be available for all Dublin-based applicants from 20 July.