Appointments outside of Dublin

[water_tank1]

Hi all,

I need to renew my GNIB card as it is expiring January 2021 and need to get the remaining permission as my passport wasn't valid for five years at the time of GNIB initial issue.

I've requested an appointment at my local garda station and no reply since two weeks so i sent a follow up email but nothing back yet.

Has anyone else experienced delays in receiving an appointment? or did also you call to aquire an appointment?

[Vorona]

I believe a lot of people are in the same situation. It's "normal".
All previously extended permissions were extended again until 20 of January 2021, that means you will have plenty of time to renew your permission.

Mine expired in May (OMG ) and I only received an appointment slot for October.

Depending on your situation you might end up getting only the balance of your initial permission, which is going to be free. Once that expires you might need to renew it again for a full length of the permission.

There's not harm in asking to renew it for a full term when you go there.

[Zahid zahid]

Could you please give information that my permission is expiring in January 2021 do i need to book appointment in oct nov of this year?

[water_tank1]

Anyone elese been waiting a long time for an appointment here in Cork?

I sent a request for an appointement back in September and heard nothing back since only an automatic reply.

[jklesk]

I'm on same situation. I send 2 different email since last month no reply at all. I had 5 years stamp 4 because of my passport expiry date I have 4 years gnib card issued. I should have another year now because I have new passport but I can't get appointment because of no reply emails and my gnib card expires on 13 October. I don't know what to do.

[cadindub]

I guess it depends on where you are based? I am in Kildare and rang the Garda Station and they gave me an appointment for 2 weeks later. Good luck!

[jklesk]

I'm in Monaghan. I rang the garda station couple of times all they gave me just email address and no reply from that email address how I'm supposed to get appointment it used to be very easy before pandemic now it' very difficult

[Bealtaine]

I guess it depends on where you are based? I am in Kildare and rang the Garda Station and they gave me an appointment for 2 weeks later. Good luck!

Indeed.

I got an appointment for the end of Jan 2021 after contacting my local office last month.

[RizzaS]

I'm in Monaghan. I rang the garda station couple of times all they gave me just email address and no reply from that email address how I'm supposed to get appointment it used to be very easy before pandemic now it' very difficult

Same here. I emailed them a month ago. When I called, I was told that they are still looking for a place to hold interviews. That's also a month ago.

[Mithusub]

Anyone elese been waiting a long time for an appointment here in Cork?

I sent a request for an appointement back in September and heard nothing back since only an automatic reply.

I sent then an email last month 23 to book an appointment to cork immigration but only received automatic reply.
Nothing after

[RizzaS]

I'm in Monaghan. I rang the garda station couple of times all they gave me just email address and no reply from that email address how I'm supposed to get appointment it used to be very easy before pandemic now it' very difficult

Hi there. I received a voicemail from the Gardaí yesterday that he has been reading from the email appointments request. So definitely the way to go. I'm also from Mongahan.

[Mithusub]

Any update for Cork immigration appointment?

[water_tank1]

Nothing so far regarding appointments for Cork.

I rang the next closest Garda station and was told I can't use any other office because I reside in Cork city.

Surely it would take pressure off big offices like Cork city if people can use other Garda stations that are less busy.

It would be even better if Immigration offices outside adopted the same as Dublin to accept online renewals then there would be alot less appointment requests and less crowding.

[Mithusub]

Nothing so far regarding appointments for Cork.

I rang the next closest Garda station and was told I can't use any other office because I reside in Cork city.

Surely it would take pressure off big offices like Cork city if people can use other Garda stations that are less busy.

It would be even better if Immigration offices outside adopted the same as Dublin to accept online renewals then there would be alot less appointment requests and less crowding.

You are right, But we have no other choice rather than waiting

[Vorona]

OK my appointment in Cork is tomorrow. Let's see how that goes.

[jklesk]

I'm in Monaghan. I rang the garda station couple of times all they gave me just email address and no reply from that email address how I'm supposed to get appointment it used to be very easy before pandemic now it' very difficult

Hi there. I received a voicemail from the Gardaí yesterday that he has been reading from the email appointments request. So definitely the way to go. I'm also from Mongahan.

Hi there, Fingers crossed. At least nice to hear that he read emails. So I guess immigration office is not open yet or reopening soon. I still didn't hear anything yet apart from auto reply that req my contact number but noone ring me yet. My stamp 4 card expire tomorrow hopefully it won't effect my employee. Hopefully we'll hear something soon.

[littlerr]

Hi there, Fingers crossed. At least nice to hear that he read emails. So I guess immigration office is not open yet or reopening soon. I still didn't hear anything yet apart from auto reply that req my contact number but noone ring me yet. My stamp 4 card expire tomorrow hopefully it won't effect my employee. Hopefully we'll hear something soon.

Your permission will not expire until 20 January 2021.

The Monaghan office has reopened from 19 August. They might have a huge backlog to clear so it may take a few weeks before they come back to you.

[water_tank1]

OK my appointment in Cork is tomorrow. Let's see how that goes.

How long did it take to get an appointment from when you first applied for an appointment?

[Vorona]

How long did it take to get an appointment from when you first applied for an appointment?

It took 3 weeks to get an appointment. I've sent a request in the middle of August and got a reply in September for tomorrow's appointment. Basically 2 months from the initial request.

[water_tank1]

How long did it take to get an appointment from when you first applied for an appointment?

It took 3 weeks to get an appointment. I've sent a request in the middle of August and got a reply in September for tomorrow's appointment. Basically 2 months from the initial request.

Thanks very much, hopefully I will hear something soon. It's been almost two months since I requested an appointment.

[Vorona]

Went to the office this morning before work. Nothing to say really, just got a new stamp. The only difference is that previously they would have asked me to visit them again and collect the card. Not anymore as the new card will be sent to my home.

[Mithusub]

Any update regarding Cork based immigration appointment?

[a_mck]

Our Garda station is Bailieboro, which is still yet to reopen, sent numerous emails they said they will hopefully be reopening at end of October but not sure what station the registration will be in. This is for a first time registration for my husband for his stamp 4. We are in county Cavan and I’ve also tried three other stations nearby who all say they can’t see him because it’s not their district! It’s getting ridiculous now, as Cavan has moved back up to level 4 I doubt Bailieboro station will be reopening at end of Oct now. They better not be expecting my husband to leave in January as this is not our fault we can’t get an appointment as no one in another station will see us and our officer is taking a very long time to reopen.

[Zahid zahid]

Hi there,
After moving 3 counties to level 4 recently are immigration offices operating normal or are they again vlosed like in first lockdown?
Thanku in advance

[jjkhatri]

Hi everyone my appointment date is 6th November outside of Dublin in my local Garda Station but tomorrow everything is going to be lock down, is my appointment will be cancelled or not
i Would appreciate if anyone can answer thank you