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Visitor permission renewal — Stamp 0 / Stamp 3 via DRPD (Ireland)
Visitor or dependant Stamp 0 / Stamp 3 permission renewal via Domestic Residence and Permissions Division (DRPD) of ISD. Covers 90-day rule, financial proof, and ties.
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You are drafting a Stamp 0 / Stamp 3 renewal application for [CLIENT_NAME] via DRPD of ISD.
CLIENT SNAPSHOT
• Current stamp: [CURRENT_STAMP_TYPE]
• Current expiry: [CURRENT_PERMISSION_EXPIRY]
• Requested new expiry: [INTENDED_NEW_EXPIRY]
• Purpose: [PURPOSE_OF_STAY]
• Funds: EUR [PROOF_OF_FUNDS_EUR]
• Support: Self-funded
• Ties: [TIES_TO_HOME]
§1 — STAMP 0 / STAMP 3 RULES + 90-DAY VISITOR RULE
Stamp 0 — Limited Permission to Remain:
• Highly restrictive: no work, no public funds, no public services
• Issued for elderly dependants, persons of independent means, visiting academics, retired persons of independent means
• Granted in 12-month increments typically; renewable
• Person must remain self-funded throughout
Stamp 3 — Dependant Permission:
• For spouses / partners / family members of work-permit holders (Stamp 1) and others
• No permission to work
• Tied to primary's status
• If primary moves to Stamp 4 → dependant typically also moves to Stamp 4 (with own application)
Standard short visit:
• Initially up to 90 days under Schengen-style rule (Ireland not in Schengen but has similar visitor rules)
• Extensions beyond 90 days require specific permission via DRPD before initial expiry
§2 — TIMING + LODGEMENT BEFORE EXPIRY
(a) Lodge BEFORE [CURRENT_PERMISSION_EXPIRY]
(b) Recommend lodging 4-6 weeks before expiry
(c) Late lodgement: client becomes unlawfully in Ireland; recovery via separate ISD discretionary application — see ie-extension-undocumented-recovery
(d) Current DRPD processing: 4-8 weeks (verify)
(e) ISD does NOT auto-issue a bridging visa — late lodgers are vulnerable
§3 — DOCUMENT PACK
A. Online application via ISD online portal (irishimmigrationonline.ie)
OR email submission to DRPD (drpd@justice.ie) — verify current submission method
B. Photocopy of:
• Passport biographical page (full)
• Current IRP card (front + back) OR previous registration evidence
• Existing visa label / IRP
• Garda registration certificate (older format pre-IRP)
• Previous Stamp records
C. Proof of funds:
• Bank statements (last 3 months) showing EUR [PROOF_OF_FUNDS_EUR]
• For Stamp 0: typically EUR 50,000+ over 3 years OR ongoing pension income
• If sponsored: sponsor's bank statements + pay slips + Form for support
D. Cover letter explaining purpose (see §4)
E. Medical / family / event documentation:
• Irish doctor's letter (for medical)
• Birth certificate of Irish-citizen relative + their passport
• Hospital correspondence for caregiving
F. Health insurance:
• Private health insurance covering Stamp 0/3 holder for entire renewal period
• EHIC does NOT cover non-EEA visitors
G. Accommodation evidence:
• Lease / mortgage statement / letter from host
H. Return travel arrangements (for Stamp 0/3)
I. Fee: EUR 300 (most categories) // 2026-05 — verify
J. Authorisation letter for solicitor / consultant if represented
§4 — COVER LETTER + TIES NARRATIVE (250-350 words)
DRPD officers under Immigration Act 2004 + ISD policy assess:
(a) Genuine purpose of stay
(b) Adequate financial means (no recourse to public funds)
(c) Health insurance held
(d) Intent to leave at end of permission
(e) Compliance with prior conditions
Structure:
§4.1 — Frame request (60-80 words)
"I, [CLIENT_NAME], currently hold [CURRENT_STAMP_TYPE] permission valid until [CURRENT_PERMISSION_EXPIRY]. I respectfully apply for renewal of permission to remain in Ireland until [INTENDED_NEW_EXPIRY] for the reasons set out below."
§4.2 — Specific purpose (100-150 words)
• Use [PURPOSE_OF_STAY] verbatim
• Named individuals, addresses, hospitals, events
• Duration justification matching [INTENDED_NEW_EXPIRY]
• If Stamp 3 with Stamp 1 primary: confirm primary's continued status + co-residence
• If Stamp 0 elderly dependant: confirm primary Irish-citizen / Stamp 4 relative + financial support arrangement
§4.3 — Financial sufficiency (60-80 words)
• Reference EUR [PROOF_OF_FUNDS_EUR] available
• If sponsored: Self-funded
• Private health insurance confirmed
• No recourse to public funds undertaken
§4.4 — Ties to home country (60-80 words)
• Use [TIES_TO_HOME] verbatim
• Specific family + property + business + return triggers
• Avoid emotive language
§4.5 — Closing (30-50 words)
• Undertake to depart by [INTENDED_NEW_EXPIRY]
• Aware of Stamp conditions (no work, no public funds)
• Will continue to comply with Immigration Act 2004 conditions
§5 — RED FLAGS
• Previous extensions (cumulative > 12 months Stamp 0 / 3) — strong justification
• Sponsor's status uncertain — Stamp 1 holder lost job, Stamp 3 cannot continue
• Health insurance lapse — ISD breach
• Previous condition breaches (informal work) — disclose
• Family member with pending residence / EU Treaty Rights application — flag relationship
§6 — STAMP 4 PATHWAY (FOR LONG-TERM DEPENDANTS)
If Stamp 3 dependant of Critical Skills Employment Permit (CSEP) holder:
• CSEP holder eligible for Stamp 4 after 2 years; dependant follows
• Stamp 4 grants:
— Permission to work without permit
— Pathway to long-term residence + citizenship after 5 years
§7 — OUTCOME SCENARIOS
• Granted: new IRP issued with [INTENDED_NEW_EXPIRY] (or shorter at officer discretion)
• Granted with shorter validity: depart by that date OR re-apply 30 days before new expiry
• Refused: ISD informs of departure deadline (typically 30 days); review request available within 14 days
• Beyond grace: unlawfully in Ireland → discretionary regularisation pathway
§8 — POST-DECISION ACTIONS
• IRP card issued via post to registered address
• Schedule biometric appointment if first IRP (Burgh Quay Dublin / Cork / Galway / Limerick)
• Update bank, health insurance, employer (if Stamp 3 from Stamp 1 family) with new IRP
End with: "DRAFT Stamp 0 / Stamp 3 renewal — for solicitor or experienced immigration consultant review. Verify current DRPD submission method (online portal vs email); confirm current IRP fee EUR 300; cross-check stamp-type rules in current ISD policy guidance before client submission."Unlock the vault to see the full prompt