Post-Arrival Services

Actus provides top rated post-arrival services in Ireland. Whether you’re relocating for work, study, or personal reasons, our experienced team offers the support you need to settle comfortably in your new environment.

The Post-Arrival Process

Once in Ireland any non – EU national must register with their local Garda National Immigration Bureau, GNIB.

If you are from a country outside the European Union, UK or Switzerland, and come to Ireland to work, study, live or join family for more than 90 days, you must register. If you  live in County Dublin, Kildare, Meath, Wicklow, Cork or Limerick – your first registration is with the Immigration Service Delivery (ISD)  in Dublin. If you live outside these areas your registration is carried out by your local GNIB. All registration renewals are now carried out online by the ISD.

You will be issued with the correct stamp in your passport and an Irish Residency Permit, IRP card. This card/ stamp is issued by the GNIB for a stated period and is renewable.

Our experienced and trusted post-arrival services team at Actus can help guide you through this process.

The stamp given depends on your status in Ireland, please see below the usual stamp types we deal with:

The Stamp 1

  • Employment Permit Holders are issued with a Stamp 1 – This stamp indicates permission to work in Ireland. It is also used to facilitate those operating a business in Ireland.
  • If you have held a CSEP for 2 years (and adhered to the conditions of the original permit grant) you will move to a Stamp 4, which allows work and residence in Ireland. The Stamp also facilitates those who have held an employment permit for 5 years or researchers who have been on a hosting agreement for 2 years.

The Stamp 1A

  • If you have permission for full time, paid accountancy training (with a named organisation such as CPA Ireland, ICAI or regulated by the IAASA and with a training contract with a company based in Ireland) for a specified period, you will be issued with a Stamp 1A.

The Stamp 1G

  • The Spouse / de facto partner/ civil partner of a Critical Skills Employment Permit or a Researcher in the State on a Hosting Agreement will be issued with a Stamp 1G– it allows the holder to work in Ireland. 
  • The Stamp 1G is also issued under the Third Level Graduate Scheme, if you have finished your studies in Ireland and have permission to look for employment.

The Stamp 3

  • The Spouse / de facto partner/ civil partner/ qualifying children of a General Employment Permit Holder and Contract for Service Provider Permit (once held for 1 year) or an ICT (immediate entry permitted) are issued with a Stamp 3. This stamp allows residence in Ireland as a dependant of the permit holder. It is also used to facilitate volunteers and Ministers of Religion.

The Stamp 4

  • If you have held a CSEP for 2 years (and adhered to the conditions of the original permit grant) you will move to a Stamp 4, which allows work and residence in Ireland. The Stamp 4 also facilitates those who have held an employment permit for 5 years or researchers who have been on a hosting agreement for 2 years.
  • The Stamp 4 is also used to facilitate the spouses/ de facto partners and civil partners of Irish citizens. Those joining family under EU Treaty Rights or those on Stamp 4 EU FAM arrangements. Those on the Investor/ Entrepreneur Programme and qualifying family. Those on Long Term Residency.
  • There is also the Stamp 2 and 2A for full time students, the Stamp 5 indicating permission to stay in Ireland without limits, the Stamp 6 for Irish citizen with dual- citizenship.

We offer a service accompanying you (and your family) to the GNIB in Dublin to gain the registration or the registration renewal. If the family all attend the same day, only one attendance fee is paid.

We are also happy to chat over any immigration questions and give general guidance during this GNIB visit.

Please contact us for further details.

Visa policy of Ireland

We offer a service accompanying you (and your family) to the GNIB in Dublin to gain the registration or the registration renewal. If the family all attend the same day, only one attendance fee is paid.

We are also happy to chat over any immigration questions and give general guidance during this GNIB visit.

Please contact us for further details.

Visa policy of Ireland

Why Partner With Actus for Post-Arrival Services?

Relocating to a new country can be both exciting and challenging. At Actus, we specialise in tailored post-arrival assistance to help make your move stress-free. Here’s why we’re the preferred choice:

  • Personalised Support:

We understand that every client has unique needs. Our immigration and post-arrival services are unique to each client and their specific requirements.

  • Experienced Specialists:

With over 40 years of combined experience dealing with Irish government departments, we are a top-rated immigration services partner. Our team at Actus is made up of experts with extensive knowledge of local regulations and the Irish immigration system and boasts a 100% success rate in corporate and business applications. 

  • Professional Post-Arrival Services:

Our expert team will skillfully assess your application and strategically and professionally present your application to Irish authorities. We also liaise with all relevant government agencies throughout the post-arrivals process to deliver a fast and hassle-free service for clients.

Post-Arrival Services
Frequently Asked Questions

We provide advise services for first time and renewal registrations, whether you are using the ISD or your local GNIB office. Contact us to discuss your specific needs.

Simply reach out to our team via our Contact Us page or call us directly. We’ll schedule a consultation to understand your requirements and tailor our services accordingly.

Applicants must provide proof of cohabitation for at least two years, a current police clearance certificate, medical insurance, and other relevant documents.
Detailed requirements can vary, so it is best
to contact Actus for specific guidance.

Ireland issues several stamp types to categorise the residency permissions of non- EEA nationals. The most common stamps include:

Stamp 1: For individuals employed under an employment permit.

Stamp 1G: For graduates seeking to remain in Ireland to look for employment.

Stamp 2: For students enrolled in full-time education.

Stamp 3: For dependents of Stamp 1 and Stamp 2 holders.

Stamp 4: For individuals with permission to reside without employment restrictions, such as spouses of Irish citizens.

It is possible to change your stamp type after arriving in Ireland, provided you meet the eligibility criteria for the new stamp. Common scenarios include:

From Stamp 2 to Stamp 1: If you transition from being a student to securing full-time employment, you can apply to change your stamp accordingly.

From Stamp 1 to Stamp 4: Certain long-term residents or those who meet specific criteria may be eligible to upgrade their stamp type.

Actus can guide you through the application process and advise on the different transitions between stamp types.