Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 November 2020
186. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Justice if advice will be provided in relation to matters raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34237/20]
View answerBased on the information provided it is not clear which immigration permission the person currently holds to support their residency in the state for the last two years. Therefore, while I am unable to provide a detailed response, I have provided some general information that may be of assistance.
As the person is an American citizen they do not require a Visa to travel to Ireland and visit for up to 90 days. If it is their intention to remain longer than 90 days then they should contact their local Immigration Officer or if they believe that there has been an unexpected change in their circumstances - that the person could not have foreseen before entering the State - they can make an application for an extension of their visitor permission.
They must apply in writing to:
Extension of Visitor Permission,
Residence Division Unit 6,
Immigration Service,
PO Box 12695,
Dublin 2.
Any such application must include:
- A full copy of the visitor's current passport showing entry stamp to the State
- Detailed account of the unforeseen circumstances that have arisen.
- Documentary supporting evidence (e.g. medical reports if applicable).
- How much extra time is required.
- Details of any family members resident in the State and their current circumstances (i.e. studying or working).
- Evidence of private medical insurance.
- Contact address in the State, telephone number and/or e-mail address.
Queries in relation to extension of visitor permission can be sent to:
EVICsResidenceDivision@justice.ie
The question of entry for any individual, whether visa or non-visa required, is determined by the Immigration Officer at the port of entry at the time the individual seeks entry into the State. All relevant factors are taken into account with the principal ones being the purpose of the visit, the duration of stay, the ability of the individual to support themselves during their stay, and proof that the person will exit the country on or before the expiry of any permission given.
If the person has been working in the state under work permit conditions then that work permit should be registered with their local immigration office and renewed as required. Once the permission is renewed and in date at the time of travel there should be no issue with re-entry to the state following return from the US. However, each application for entry to the State is assessed on its own merits. Therefore, it is advisable for the individual to carry any relevant documentation for presentation to the Immigration Officer on arrival.
Further information on visa requirements and documentation recommended for entry into the State is available on the Immigration Service website at: http://www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/Pages/check-irish-visa
