The Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service is part of the
civil service of the Republic of Ireland. It serves as an
executive agency of the
Department of Justice.
Overview
The Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) was established in 2005 in order to provide a ‘one stop shop’ in relation to
asylum,
immigration,
citizenship and
visas.
INIS is responsible for administering the administrative functions of the
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in relation to asylum, immigration (including visas) and citizenship matters. The INIS also facilitates a whole of government approach to immigration and asylum issues which enables a more efficient service to be provided in these areas. It also works with the
Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment on the issuing of work permits.
Structure
The Service is structured around a number of key areas – asylum, visa, immigration and citizenship processing, asylum and immigration policy,
repatriation, and reception and integration. The agency also maintains close contact with the
Garda National Immigration Bureau in relation to many aspects of its work including, deportations and illegal immigration. Members of the
Garda Síochána
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of Detective rank, also carrying the seal of Immigration Officers operate on a full-time basis within the head office in Burgh Quay. A Garda Immigration office is also maintained at all Airports and main ports and at all Garda District Headquarters outside the Dublin Region.
Previously the responsibilities were shared between the
Department of Justice and the
Department of Foreign Affairs, of the
Civil service of the Republic of Ireland. It is located at 13/14 Burgh Quay,
Dublin 2,
Ireland.
References
External links
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Government agencies of the Republic of Ireland
Immigration services
Immigration to the Republic of Ireland
Department of Justice (Ireland)
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