Immigration Controls

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 July 2018

Thursday, 5 July 2018

Ceisteanna (53)

Éamon Ó Cuív

Ceist:

53. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if permissions to reside here on a temporary basis will be renewed for Venezuelan nationals based on their most recent passport even if the passports are out of date for less than two years and in cases in which the applicants can prove that they have applied to renew their passport, in view of the chaotic situation in that country which means that many passports cannot be renewed at this time even though valid applications for same been made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29401/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality

I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that consideration can be given to the renewal of an immigration permission of a person who does not hold a valid passport, if that person can give a satisfactory explanation of any circumstances that may prevent them from producing a valid passport, subject of course to all other aspects being in order. Each case is considered on its individual circumstances.  

I am further advised that, in practice, such a person may be granted a temporary immigration permission for up to six months, subject to them providing evidence that they have applied to their national authorities for a renewal of their passport.