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Ireland Introduces Temporary Protection Transition Scheme for Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection

🇮🇪 IrelandPermanent Residence1 recorded versionLast change 10 Sept 2026
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Current rules

A new permission, the Temporary Protection Transition Scheme, will be provided on a Stamp 4 basis for beneficiaries of temporary protection in Ireland. This permission will be granted for an initial period of up to two years and is renewable for subsequent two-year periods. Time spent on this permission will count towards naturalisation. It includes the whole family unit who have been resident in Ireland under temporary protection. Eligibility criteria include a minimum one-year residency in Ireland as a temporary protection beneficiary, six months of employment or self-employment with a minimum yearly salary of €29,432, and not availing of state-supported accommodation (e.g., commercially provided, rapid build programme, or hosted accommodation supported by the Accommodation Recognition Payment) at the time of application. Holding this Stamp 4 permission means individuals cannot simultaneously hold Temporary Protection or any other immigration permission. The application process is intended to open in September 2026.

Overview

Ireland is launching a 'Temporary Protection Transition Scheme' to provide a Stamp 4 immigration permission for eligible beneficiaries of temporary protection. This permission, initially granted for up to two years and renewable, will allow time to count towards naturalisation. The scheme is designed to support labour market integration and independent living, with applications anticipated to open in September 2026.

Who is affected by the latest change

  • People with temporary protection in Ireland who have lived there for at least one year
  • People with temporary protection in Ireland who have worked for six months (as an employee or self-employed) with a minimum yearly salary of €29,432
  • People with temporary protection in Ireland who are not using accommodation paid for by the state when they apply
  • Family members of eligible people with temporary protection who live in Ireland with temporary protection

What changed in the latest version

Before

Before this scheme, people with temporary protection in Ireland had an immigration permission under the Temporary Protection Directive. This directive gives people the right to live, get social welfare, education, and jobs. It is currently in place across the EU until March 2028. This type of permission did not automatically lead to a way for people to become citizens.

After

A new permission, called the Temporary Protection Transition Scheme, will be given with a Stamp 4 to people in Ireland who have temporary protection. This permission will be for up to two years at first. People can renew it for further two-year periods. Time spent with this permission will count towards naturalisation, which means becoming a citizen. It includes the whole family who have lived in Ireland with temporary protection. To be eligible, people must have lived in Ireland for at least one year as someone with temporary protection. They must also have worked for at least six months, either as an employee or self-employed, earning a minimum yearly salary of €29,432. They must not be using accommodation paid for by the state at the time of application. This includes commercially provided places, quick-build homes, or places where hosts get a payment for recognition. If people have this Stamp 4 permission, they cannot also have Temporary Protection or any other immigration permission at the same time. The application process is expected to open in September 2026.

This scheme is important because it offers a clear path for people in Ireland with temporary protection who meet the conditions. They can move from a temporary status to a more secure, long-term way of living. People who meet the rules can get a two-year Stamp 4 permission. This permission counts towards naturalisation, which means becoming a citizen. This gives them more stability and certainty about their future in Ireland. It encourages people to work and live independently, as applicants must meet specific rules about jobs and housing. Importantly, those who get approved will not be affected when the Temporary Protection Directive eventually ends. This means they will keep their right to live in Ireland.

Explained simply

Imagine you've been living in Ireland because your home country wasn't safe, and the government gave you 'temporary protection'. Now, Ireland is offering a special new permit that's like an upgrade. If you've been here for at least a year and have a job earning over about €29,432 a year, and you're not living in government housing, you can apply. This new permit lasts two years, can be renewed, and helps you become a permanent resident or even an Irish citizen faster. It means you can build a more settled life here.

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Version history

  1. v1Effective 1 Sept 2026AnnouncementHigh impact
    Ireland Introduces Temporary Protection Transition Scheme for Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection

    Ireland has brought in a new 'Temporary Protection Transition Scheme' for people who have temporary protection. This scheme will use a Stamp 4 permission. This new permission should open for applications in September 2026. It gives permission to stay for up to two years at first. People can renew this permission after that. Time spent on this permission will count towards naturalisation, which means becoming a citizen. To be eligible, people must have lived in Ireland for at least one year as someone with temporary protection. They must also have worked for at least six months, either as an employee or self-employed, earning a yearly salary of at least €29,432. At the time of applying, they must not be living in accommodation paid for by the state. The scheme covers the whole family. People who have this permission cannot also have Temporary Protection or any other immigration permission at the same time.

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