A 100 per cent increase in fees for non-Europeans to remain in Ireland for more than three months was recently announced with just five days notice.
A 100 per cent increase in fees for non-Europeans to remain in Ireland for more than three months was recently announced with just five days notice.
A fee of €300 (previously €150) is being charged in respect of each new immigration certificate of registration issued to a non-EEA national with effect from 19 November 2012. The fee is also applicable upon renewal.
Certain immigrants are exempt from this payment, such as children, refugees and spouses of Irish citizens.
People residing in the Dublin area are required to register with the Registration Officer at the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) offices in Burgh Quay.
Those residing outside of the Dublin area should contact their local Garda station for the location of their local Immigration Registration Officer.
Payment can be made by a specific bank giro form that can be obtained at all registration offices, or by credit/debit card at a number of Garda stations
Immigrant support groups have criticised the hike.
