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NOTICE TO FILIPINO PASSPORT HOLDERS WITH STAMP 4 IMMIGRATION STATUS![]()
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In recent days a Filipino national shared their experience publicly of being off loaded from a flight to Ireland due to a lack of evidence of being a permanent resident and no OEC. ![]()
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The Philippine Consulate Dublin is aware of in excess of 30 people off loaded in NAIA, Clarke and Mactan airport all for the same reason although the vast majority did not want their story shared.![]()
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STAMP 4 IS NOT PERMANENT RESIDENCY![]()
There has been widespread miss information spread amongst the Filipino community that Stamp 4 immigration status is a permanent residency. And those who hold a Stamp 4 immigration status do not require an Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC). ![]()
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Stamp 4 immigration status in Ireland is time limited and has an expiration date as detailed on the Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card issued by the Garda National Immigration Bureau and therefore the holder of this is not automatically considered a permanent resident. ![]()
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Filipino nationals who legally work in Ireland for less than three years on a stamp 4 immigration status are considered OFW’s according to Philippine law. This includes those who have availed of the recent Irish Government Regularisation scheme for undocumented migrants.![]()
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Irish law allows individual stamp 4 holders to remain in Ireland for a defined period and work without having to renew the work visa or apply for a new work permit. This period has a clear expiration date and can be renewed and have it extended but your stamp 4 status will have an expiration date, this means under Irish law you are not a permeant resident and as a result under Philippine law are considered an OFW unless you have evidence you are not. ![]()
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Immigration law differs from country to country but Philippine law is fixed regardless of where you travel to. In Ireland the laws around immigration changed in recent years and so the re-entry visa was waived for stamp 4 holders. This does not mean Irish law considers you a permanent resident. Ireland’s immigration law would allow you to apply for Irish citizenship in or around the same time as you could apply for permanent residency and as a result most do not ever apply for permanent residency.![]()
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ASSISTANCE![]()
To assist Filipino nationals in Ireland about two years ago the Philippine Consulate Dublin together with the Philippine Overseas Labour Office (Polo) now known as the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) did discuss this situation with Balik Manggagawa and considering that in most countries you may be considered a permanent resident after three - five years and noting that it is rare a stamp 4 status would not be renewed, we did have approved the use of a Philippine Consulate Dublin Residence Certificate. You can read about this on our website philippineconsulate.ie/?page_id=6382 . This certificate gives you documented evidence that you are a resident in Ireland (as long as you met the criteria). These certificates have been widely used over the past two years for those on stamp 4 immigration status.![]()
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ADDITIONAL APPOINTMENTS![]()
In light of the above the Philippine Consulate Dublin will open this Thursday 8th December by appointment only to accommodate those who wish to avail of the Residence Certificate. Only applicants with the complete requirements will be issued the certificate.![]()
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To book an appointment please visit our website and read the list of requirements then click the link to our booking system to book an appointment.![]()
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An Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) is a document required under the Rules and Regulations of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) from all Filipinos departing the Philippines...
The Waterford Filipino-Irish Community Celebration of Paskong Pinoy 2023 ![]()
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Kudos to the WFIC officers for a successful celebration and attendance of Mayor Joe Conway at the event. ![]()
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ATTENTION: Filipino Communities in Ireland![]()
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We will be featuring the Pinoy Christmas celebrations and activities of different Filipino communities in Ireland on our Facebook page.![]()
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Christmas is in the air at the Philippine Consulate in Dublin as more Filipinos secure their documents before going home for a Christmas holiday in the Philippines.![]()
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