Renew Stamp 0 as the elderly, dependent relative of a family member in Ireland
To remain in Ireland after your current stamp 0 expires, you must extend your immigration permission by applying to Residence Division (Unit 2) by letter.
IMPORTANT: From 11 December 2017 the previous registration certificate (GNIB card) has been replaced by the new Irish Residence Permit (IRP).
Check your expiry date
The expiry date for your current immigration permission & registration is shown in your passport and on your registration certificate, ie Irish Residence Permit (IRP) or GNIB card.
To remain in Ireland, you must extend your immigration permission by writing to Residence Division (Unit 2) before your current stamp 0 expires.
If your application is successful, you must then visit a registration office in-person to renew your registration. Read a summary of the registration renewal process.
If you do not renew in time, future applications could be affected by gaps in your immigration record. In some circumstances, you may have to leave the country.
Help & information
Residence Division (Unit 2)
Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service
Department of Justice and Equality
13-14 Burgh Quay
Dublin 2
Ireland
D02 XK70
Page history
8 December 2017
Descriptions updated to reflect change from 'GNIB card' to Irish Residence Permit (IRP).
5 September 2016
Page published.