Outside of Ireland

[shpirtshqipe]

Hi all,

How long can you stay outside of ireland all in one go on a 10 year residence permit (obtained through EU Citizen) without one’s status not being affected?

Thanks

[meself2]

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almost all stamps covered by domestic laws allow people to be out of the country for a maximum of 3 months, with the exception EUTR (6 months) and IIP (0/1 day).

[littlerr]

Since you mentioned 10 years residence permit, I presume you are referring to the permanent residency rights under EU Treaty. In that case, it’s 2 consecutive years.

If you have not yet obtained a permanent residency permit, you can only be out of the country for 6 months in a rolling 12-month period.

[littlerr]

Link below. If you need to be outside of the country for an extended period, I would suggest that you print this page and bring it with you when you come back to Ireland. Some border officers are not always up-to-date on these policies.

https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/r ... dex_en.htm

Losing the right of permanent residence
You can lose your right to permanent residence if you live outside the country for more than 2 consecutive years.

Permanent residence for your EU family members
The same rights apply to your EU family members. They are also entitled to a permanent residence document in the country where they have resided with you legally for a continuous period of 5 years.

[shpirtshqipe]

Since you mentioned 10 years residence permit, I presume you are referring to the permanent residency rights under EU Treaty. In that case, it’s 2 consecutive years.

That’s correct Littlerr, it is the permanent residence permit

I’ll be sure to have the link you posted printed out when travelling back to ireland just to be on the safe side

Thank you all for your help

Regards