INIS has officially announced effective from 11 December, 2017 the existing registration certificate (GNIB card) has been replaced by a new  Irish Residence Permit (IRP) based on EU standards (pink card).
The previous registration certificate (GNIB card) has been phased out and replaced by the new Irish Residence Permit (IRP).
- The Irish Residence Permit (IRP) does not give you any new rights or entitlements.
- The Irish IRP does not allow you to travel to or live freely in other EU countries. All existing travel and immigration rules still apply.
If you already hold a GNIB card, wait until its expiry before applying for IRP.
