Immigration Service Delivery (Department of Justice) letter explained in English
Immigration office. Decides on visas and permission to stay, and issues the Irish Residence Permit (IRP).
Letters you may get
- Decision letter — your permission to stay was granted or refused
- Registration or renewal letter — about your IRP card
- Request for documents — they need more papers
What to do
- Renew your permission before it ends — you can usually do it online.
- If you get a refusal or a deportation-related letter, contact a solicitor or a free legal service right away.
- Find the deadline. Look for “by”, “within”, “no later than”.
- Write the reference number from the letter on everything you send back, and keep copies.
- If you disagree with a decision, object in writing before the deadline (“review”, “appeal”, “dispute”, “objection”). See the template.
Words you may see
- IRP
- Irish Residence Permit. The card that shows you are registered and allowed to stay in Ireland.
Questions
What is the Immigration Service Delivery (Department of Justice)?
Immigration office. Decides on visas and permission to stay, and issues the Irish Residence Permit (IRP).
How long do I have to answer a letter from the Immigration Service Delivery (Department of Justice)?
It depends on the letter. Look for words like “by”, “within”, “no later than” — they mark the deadline. In Ireland, many deadlines count from the date printed on the letter. When a deadline counts from when you received it, Briefly adds about 2 days for post — check the envelope or postmark if you are close to the deadline. To object, the letter usually names the way to do it (“review”, “appeal”, “dispute”, “objection”).
Can I read a Immigration Service Delivery (Department of Justice) letter in English?
Yes. Take a photo of the letter with Briefly. It explains the letter in plain English, finds the deadline and the amount, and gives you ready-made replies in English. Your letter never leaves your device.
Other offices in Ireland
Revenue (Revenue Commissioners) · Department of Social Protection (Intreo) · County or City Council · Courts Service (District / Circuit Court) · Sheriff / Revenue Sheriff · Debt collection agency · An Garda Síochána · Motor Tax / NDLS