Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 October 2016
72. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the other procedure which might be available to facilitate an application to regularise residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); if they can obtain an extension to their visa or alternative; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29152/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that there is no record of an application having been received for an extension of permission in respect of the person mentioned by the Deputy. In the event that an application is made for an extension of permission to remain in the State, it will be considered in due course.
Details of how to make an application can be found on the INIS website "www.inis.gov.ie" at Extension of Visitors Permission in the State, however, if this option is not available then a written application should be made to Extension of Visitors Permission, P.O. Box 12695, Dublin 2. The following documentation should be included with the application:
1. A full copy of the persons current passport showing how they entered the State and the entry stamp
2. A detailed account of the reason for the request including documentary supporting evidence e.g. medical reports
3. How much extra time is required
4. Any family members resident in the State and their current circumstances ie. studying or working
5. Any other information you would consider important to your application
6. Evidence of private medical insurance (if request on medical grounds)
It is not the general policy of INIS to extend visitor permission in the State. This applies to both visa and non visa required nationals. It is only in cases where the person's circumstances have changed since the grant of the visa or entry to the State that an application for an extension of visitor's permission will be considered.
Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to INIS by email using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of Parliamentary Questions process. The Deputy should consider using the email service except in cases where the response from INIS is, in the Deputy’s view, inadequate or too long awaited.
