Read both records
Compare the employment permit or ISD letter with your immigration permission. Highlight the employer, activity and expiry dates.
IRELAND · YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
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Your career in Ireland.Get the foundations right.
Keep your employment authorisation and immigration registration aligned. They are separate records with separate conditions.
Explore your next step ↗GUIDANCE REVIEWED · 07 SEPTEMBER 2026
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01 · UNDERSTAND YOUR ROUTE
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AT A GLANCEGUIDE · 2026
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Keep your employment authorisation and immigration registration aligned. They are separate records with separate conditions.
- Understand
Identify your route and its conditions
- Prepare
Gather the evidence for your circumstances
- Apply or register
Follow the process for your permission
- Review
Track the decision, conditions and expiry
BasisEmployment permit or specific ISD authorisation.
ActivityFollow the authorised work or business conditions.
Illustrative preparation stages—not your application status. Permission and renewal are subject to the relevant conditions.
02 · MAKE A PRACTICAL PLAN
Turn the information into preparation.
Prepare registration evidence
Keep identity, work authorisation and employment records in one folder. Use the official checklist for your precise basis.
Review changes before acting
A job change, permit renewal or residence upgrade may require a separate process. Use the relevant guide before assuming your current record covers the change.
03 · KEEP YOUR RECORDS TOGETHER
Your preparation checklist.
A starting point for organising your records—not a complete application document list. Confirm the exact evidence for your circumstances in the official instructions.
| Preparation area | Your next action |
|---|---|
| Work authorisation | Record the permit or letter reference and its expiry date. |
| Employment evidence | Ask your employer which current records are available. |
| Permission history | Keep previous IRP cards and decision letters in date order. |
Quick Answers
Is renewing my permit the same as renewing my IRP?
No. Track both processes and their dates separately.
Where do I start with a new employer?
Use the employment changes guide to understand the permit process before reviewing registration requirements.
04 · CONTINUE YOUR JOURNEY
Explore what comes next.
General information and preparation assistance only. This is not legal or immigration advice, representation or a guarantee of an outcome. Requirements can change. Check the linked official sources and the conditions in your individual permission.
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