How do I register with immigration for the first time?

Upon Arrival
When you arrive in Ireland an immigration officer will place a landing stamp in your passport at border control. This gives you permission to stay in Ireland up to the date indicated (typically 90 days). You must register with immigration in person before this landing stamp expires.

Students that live in Dublin must register with Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) in Burgh Quay. Registration is strictly by appointment and students must phone to secure an appointment.

Students that live outside Dublin must register with their local immigration office at the local Garda (Police) Station . You can find your local immigration office and how to make an appointment with them here.

Before registering with ISD, students must have secured their accommodation. This is important as ISD post the Irish Residency Permit (IRP Card) to this address.

Make an Appointment 

Booking an appointment with Immigration Burgh Quay Immigration in Burgh Quay replaced the online
booking system with a freephone number on 10 January 2022. See their updated information on first time registration here.

If you are resident in Dublin city or county and wish to register a permission for the first time, please call Freephone 1800 741741. Operators are available between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday to take your call and book your appointment. (You should also call this number if you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment.)

Please make sure you have your passport details and a valid email address to share with the customer service representative when you call.

Checklist for Appointment
Attend your appointment with the following documents:

• NCI Immigration letter – this letter is issued to all new students at their welcome meeting.
• Appointment Verification - printed
• NCI Fees receipt - printed
• Passport
• Medical Insurance (If you have bought your medical insurance from your home country, you should ensure it covers all your needs and includes hospital cover. Next year when you renew your visa you must have insurance from an Irish provider.)
• Credit/Debit Card to pay fee of €300

Your Irish Residency Permit (IRP) card is posted to you within 10/15 working days of your appointment. If you have any queries for immigration, you must email immigrationsupport@justice.ie.

Proof of Funds
Proof of funds is only required for students from non-visa required Countries. Students who do not need a visa to travel to Ireland (e.g. Taiwan, Malaysia or Brazil) or students who are already resident Ireland, must show they have direct access to €3,000 with one of the following:

• Recent bank statement from an Irish bank account
• Recent bank statement from bank account in your home country in your name. You must also have a bank card for the same account
• Recent statement from a pre-paid credit or debit card
• Education bond