Ireland: applications for the TPTS transition scheme (Stamp 4) are open until 30 March 2027

WHAT CHANGED From 30 September 2026 applications are open for the Temporary Protection Transition Scheme (TPTS) for beneficiaries of temporary protection who wish to move to another immigration permission in Ireland. Applications are accepted until 30 March 2027. [1, 7] The permission is granted on a Stamp 4 basis for up to two years, renewable for two-year periods; time on it counts towards naturalisation. [2] It is not possible to hold this Stamp 4 permission together with temporary protection or any other immigration permission. For those who do not apply, the Temporary Protection Directive is currently in place across the EU until March 2028. [5, 6] WHO IS AFFECTED The criteria include: at least one year resident in Ireland on temporary protection on or before 30 September 2026; six months of employment or self-employment on or before 30 September 2026 with a minimum yearly salary of €29,432; not availing of state-supported accommodation (commercial UCTAT accommodation, rapid build or hosting supported by the Accommodation Recognition Payment) at the time of application. [3] WHAT TO DO Applications are made through an Irish Immigration Service online account; each family member completes their own application. [4] VERBATIM FROM THE SOURCE (English) [1] “Applications for the Temporary Protection Transition Scheme permission are now open. The application period will remain open until 30 March 2027.” [2] “The “Temporary Protection Transition Scheme” will be provided on a Stamp 4 basis. It will be granted for a period of up to two years and renewable for periods of two years thereafter. Time on the permission will count towards naturalisation.” [3] “The eligibility criteria for this permission will include: being resident in Ireland for a minimum of one year as a beneficiary of temporary protection on or before 30 September 2026; employment or self-employment for six months on or before 30 September 2026, with a minimum yearly salary of €29,432; not be availing of state supported accommodation such as commercially provided UCTAT accommodation, rapid build programme or hosted accommodation supported by the Accommodation Recognition Payment at the time of application.” [4] “Once you have logged into your Immigration Service online account you will be able to make your application for the Scheme. Each family member will need to complete their own application for the Scheme.” [5] “As with moves to other permissions, it will not be possible to be granted a "Stamp 4 - Temporary Protection Transition Scheme", and to hold Temporary Protection or any other immigration permission at the same time.” [6] “For people who do not apply for the Temporary Protection Transition Scheme, the Temporary Protection Directive is currently in place across the EU until March 2028.” [7] “Applications for the Temporary Protection Transition Scheme (TPTS) are open from 30 September 2026 for eligible beneficiaries of Temporary Protection who wish to transition to an alternative immigration permission in Ireland.” Source: gov.ie — Department of Justice — https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-justice-home-affairs-and-migration/collections/a-new-permission-en/ Also: https://www.irishimmigration.ie/temporary-protection-transition-scheme-tpts-opens-for-applications/ Quotes checked against the official source on 23.10.2026.