Ireland VISA And IRP BACKLOGS: Family Visas Up To 12 Months, Permit Renewals At 12 Weeks

Ireland is seeing extended immigration processing timelines: approximately 5 weeks for Critical Skills permits, ~8 weeks for General and ICT permits, ~12 weeks for renewals, IRP first-time appointments around 10 weeks with card issuance 10–15 working days, and employment-permit-based visas up to 12 weeks depending on location. Family visas may take 6–12 months. Applicants are urged to file renewals early and prepare for holiday-related office closures that could add delays.