Ireland: permissions of temporary protection beneficiaries run to 4 March 2027; the IRP card must be renewed

CORRECTION 23.10.2026 The previous version quoted ISD as saying protection had been extended to 2028; no such sentence exists on the ISD pages. That quote has been removed and the text now follows current ISD wording. [1, 2] WHAT CHANGED The Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration extended the immigration permissions of all beneficiaries of temporary protection up to 4 March 2027. This applies to beneficiaries residing in Ireland with a Temporary Protection Certificate (yellow paper) valid until 4 March 2026. [1] No new Temporary Protection Certificate is needed: expired certificates may be used as proof of entitlement to temporary protection and related state services until 4 March 2027. [1] WHO IS AFFECTED People granted temporary protection in Ireland before 5 August 2026: the changes under Decision (EU) 2026/1912 do not affect their status, and no additional evidence of authorisation to leave Ukraine is required. [3] WHAT TO DO The Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card has to be renewed. [1] The Department asks beneficiaries to keep registration requirements up to date; if a further action or renewal is required, ISD will advise in due course. [2] VERBATIM FROM THE SOURCE (English) [1] “The Irish Minister for Justice, Home Affairs & Migration has extended immigration permissions for all people who are Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection up to 4th March 2027. This extension applies to beneficiaries of temporary protection who are residing in Ireland with a Temporary Protection Certificate (yellow paper) valid until 4 March 2026. You do not need to apply for a new Temporary Protection Certificate and expired certificates may be used as proof of entitlement to temporary protection and related state services until 4th March 2027. You will, however, have to renew your Irish Residence Permit card (IRP card).” [2] “Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection should continue to ensure that any registration requirements applicable to them are kept up to date. Where a further action or renewal is required by the Department in relation to your immigration registration or documentation, you will be advised in due course.” [3] “If you were granted Temporary Protection before 5 August 2026, your Temporary Protection status is not affected by the changes introduced by Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/1912. You are not required to provide additional evidence that you were authorised to leave Ukraine in accordance with Ukrainian law.” Source: Irish Immigration Service — https://www.irishimmigration.ie/information-on-temporary-protection-for-people-fleeing-the-conflict-in-ukraine/ Also: https://www.irishimmigration.ie/faqs-for-ukraine-nationals-and-residents-of-ukraine/ Quotes checked against the official source on 23.10.2026.