Immigration News - Ireland Ireland | Requirements eased for Stamp 4 immigration permission Share this article LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) November 28, 2023 Irish officials announced that, effective Nov. 30, certain applicants for a Stamp 4 immigration permission will no longer be required to obtain a letter of support from the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. Key Points: Currently, Critical Skills Employment Permit holders, Researchers on a Hosting Agreement and Non-Consultant Hospital Doctors Multi-Site General Employment Permit holders must request a support letter from DETE to apply for a Stamp 4 immigration permission with the Department of Justice. These permit holders will no longer need to receive a support letter from DETE to apply for Stamp 4 permission after Nov. 30. DETE will continue to process support applications received prior to Nov. 30. After the transition, the Department of Justice will have responsibility for processing Stamp 4 applications. Individuals who do not apply to DETE for a support letter prior to Nov. 30 must provide the Registration Office, Immigration Services with additional evidence in support of the Stamp 4 residence permission application. Background: Nationals wanting to stay in Ireland for more than 90 days ordinarily need to get immigration permission and an employment permit. Stamp 4 grants authorization to stay for a specified period as well as work and residence privileges without the requirement to hold a separate employment permit. BAL Analysis: The recent development eliminates the requirement to submit a separate Stamp 4 support letter application to DETE. This change should simplify the process and potentially lead to a more streamlined application for Stamp 4 permission. This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group. Copyright © 2023 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries, please contact copyright@bal.com.