Visit visa extension

[DingDong]

Hi guys can anyone confirm from the lights of the new Policy issued in Jan 2014, a visitor visa can be extended for further 3 months.

When first arrived in Ireland, normally a visitor Visa is granted for maximum stay of 3 months. However, in some cases like family visit, the visitor Visa can be extended for further 3 months.

I was wondering did anyone got there parents or family visitors visa extended successfully for the next 90 days , if yes can you please share your experiences.

Please refer to the link as below

http://www.justice.ie/en/JELR/Family%20 ... cument.pdf


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Extended Visitor Status

24.4 A visitor is limited to 90 days stay in Ireland. If they wish to stay longer
than this and are permitted to do so they are required to register with
the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB). This becomes a form of
temporary residence. This scenario may arise in family cases where a
parent wishes to spend a number of months (for instance following the
birth of a grandchild). Consideration will be given to establishing a form
of immigration status that would make it easier for visitors to obtain an
extension of their stay (for example to 180 days) but without conferring
either residency rights or any expectation thereof. The status would be
that of extended visitor and the holder would have no entitlements to
State services irrespective of the duration of the stay. Any subsequent
application for family reunification (in the nature of settlement in
Ireland) would only, save in exceptional circumstances, be considered
after the person has returned home. Legislative change may be
required to cater for this form of status.

[amison79]

@hamzacork

show d dept very solid reason for the extension. dept wud not renew/extend the permission without a genuine reason, like medical grounds, lost passport,etc.