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Registering with the GNIB

After arrival some students have to register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau.

Citizens from EU/EEA and Switzerland

It is not necessary to register with the immigration authorities.

All Other Students

All non-Irish nationals who are not citizens of the EU/EEA or Switzerland, must register in person with the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) after arrival and after completion of registration at UCD. The GNIB will issue you with a residence permit/GNIB card. The fee for this card is €150 and must be paid by credit card, laser card or bank giro. This fee cannot be paid in cash.

Address

Garda National Immigration Bureau
13-14 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2, Ireland
Tel: +353 1 666 9130/01

Mon. to Thurs.: 8.00am – 10.00pm

To locate the office on a map click here

Required to register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau

1. Valid passport
2. Current student card
3. Evidence of financial support, e.g. current bank statement showing your name, a letter of guarantee from parent or guardian indicating availability of sufficient funds to sustain you for the duration of your stay in Ireland; or a letter from your sponsoring body confirming financial status
4. A letter from the Student Desk (Tierney Building) indicating your student status, start date and the duration of your course at UCD
5. A receipt of fees paid, obtainable from the Student Desk (Tierney Building). Study Abroad and Exchange students will receive letters during orientation from their co-ordinator
6. Evidence of private health insurance
7. €150. This must be paid by credit card, laser card or bank giro. This fee cannot be paid by cash

If you encounter any issues in registering with the GNIB, please contact the International Student Adviser Carl Lusby at carl.lusby@ucd.ie