Where to register
Registration for Temporary Protection is handled by two offices depending on where you are in Ireland:
Dublin — Burgh Quay Registration Office
Operated by the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB). Located at 13–14 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2. Appointments are required — book online at burghquayregistrationoffice.inis.gov.ie. Appointments are in very high demand — book as early as possible.
Outside Dublin — Local Garda Station
If you live outside Dublin, go to your local Garda station. Most stations process Temporary Protection registrations without an appointment — call ahead to confirm. You may be referred to a larger station nearby.
What to bring
Documents for registration
- Ukrainian passport (valid or expired)
- Any document showing you were in Ukraine before 24 February 2022
- Proof of address in Ireland — a letter from where you are staying is fine, even from a host family
- Birth certificates for any children you are registering
- Two passport-size photos (some offices have a photo machine on site)
- Registration fee: €300 per adult — paid on the day. Children under 18: free
What happens at the appointment
- 1
Document check
An officer checks your documents and verifies your eligibility for Temporary Protection.
- 2
Biometrics
Your photo is taken and your fingerprints are scanned. This is standard for all IRP registrations.
- 3
IRP card issued
In Dublin, the IRP card is usually issued on the day — you leave with your Stamp 4T card. Outside Dublin, it may arrive by post within 2–3 weeks.
After registration — what to do next
Immediately after getting your IRP card
- Apply for your PPS number at your local Intreo office — this unlocks everything else
- Register with a GP (family doctor) to access healthcare
- If you have children, enrol them in school — schools in Ireland are free and obliged to accept Ukrainian children
- Apply for the Medical Card — you are automatically eligible
- Open a bank account — your IRP card plus a PPS number is enough for most banks
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