(These Q&As are taken from WhatsApp group discussions and based on people’s different experiences. Some of the information might need to be corrected or changed over time; therefore, it is recommended that you confirm the required information from the respective department’s official websites.)
Q) Is stamp 4 temporary or permanent residence?
A) Yes, Stamp 4 is considered as permanent & long-term residency – reckonable as residence when applying for citizenship by naturalization.
Q) I want to apply for Schengen visa from Ireland, which country is easy to get appointment?
A) They are all the same. Make sure you keep an eye out for when appointments are released and book immediately. Appointments are in high demand.
If your spouse or child is Irish or EU National then you can ask the relevant embassy to give you an appropriate appointment.
Q) Anyone who applied protector stamp online and travelled recently? There hasn’t been any issue?
A) There have been issues recently – (replied in June 2024)
Q)What should i put as my Ireland address on visa cover letter as I didnt get any residence yet – coming to Ireland for the first job ever.
A) Some people have put hospital (workplace) address and have worked for them. Please mention the details in you cover letter in detail.
Q) Can one bring parents as well on general work permit?
A) No only spouse and kids. Parents can come on visit visa later.
Q) Has anyone applied for a family visa on a general work permit? As I have talked to visa consultant and he is saying that you can apply for a family visa only if you have a critical skills work permit.
A) You can apply on general work permit.
Q) I have gnib appointment but i don’t have physical revolut card with me (it’s still in process), sorry if it sound naive question. But money can be accepted via virtual card or not. Kindly let know.
A) They will accept only card payments, Use whichever credit/debit card you have. Pakistani card would work too. Make sure the card is active internationally.
Q) Is it mandatory to have health insurance for spouse for GNIB appointment?
A) Yes.
Q) Can anyone guide me if somebody worked 15 months with HSE on general work permit and 1H then switched to private job with critical skills work permit is the employment period going to be added in total for stamp.4 eligibility??
A) No that is not added you must have 21 months on critical skill permit general work permit duration will be considered towards your period for citizenship later but it won’t be added to your mandatory 21 month duration for stamp 4 if you will start on critical skill now.
Q) Can anyone traveling from Ireland get a visa on arrival? Or do you have to have an Irish passport
A) You can get visa on arrival on any stamp from Ireland. No need to have Irish Passport.
Q) Can anybody share steps to apply for a first Pakistani passport for new born in Ireland.
A) Get your child’s birth certificate first then apply for NICOP. With NICOP you’ll be able to apply for newborn first passport.
Q) Can anyone please guide on an issue. I had 2 jobs in Pakistan. One private job from which I resigned last month and one adhoc MO job in a government hospital from which I have not resigned yet. While filling the visa application form should I mention that I am currently employed or not, as I have a private passport and whereas in my employment letter from that hospital it is mentioned that I am government employee.
A) If you have other resigned you are still a Govt. employee even its Adhoc. Would never recommend to hide or change any information especially especially from a forum like this. Rest its your decision.
Q) After 21 months we have to apply for stamp 4 ? Or when our visa renewed it will be done automatically? Stamp 4 is also valid for a year or it can be for longer duration ?
A) You have to apply it. Its valid for 2 years.
