IMPACT – MEDIUM

What is the change? The Burgh Quay Re-Entry Visa Office in Dublin will be open on a limited basis for emergency appointments next week.

What does the change mean? The office will close Friday, Dec. 22, at 12:30 p.m. and will be open for emergency appointments only from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Dec, 27, 28 and 29. Normal business hours will resume at 8:30 a.m. on Jan. 2.

  • Implementation time frame: Dec. 27-29.
  • Visas/permits affected: Emergency re-entry visas.
  • Who is affected: Foreign residents in urgent need of a re-entry visa ahead of international travel.
  • Next steps: Applicants can book an appointment for an emergency re-entry visa on this website. Applicants who appear at the re-entry visa office without an appointment will not be seen.

Background: Offices in countries around the world will close for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. In Ireland, those in need of re-entry visas for international travel were urged to apply early, but a limited number of emergency appointments will be available next week.

BAL Analysis: Those in need of an emergency re-entry visa for international travel should book an appointment as soon as possible or contact BAL.

This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group. For additional information, please contact ireland@bal.com.

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