[quote="Hadi88"]Hi just want to ask if can someone give me a proper advice,if after approval,when they ask for gnib n payment, can i leave ireland,to visit my home country,before i get any approval date?
If yes,Will i be able to come into the country again without the garda card? Wondering do they keep the gnib card forever??[/quote]
First of all below is a scenario that applies only to those who received their naturalisation approval and have submitted their GNIB and paid the 950 fee, and are just waiting for their oathtaking dates.
Disclaimer: this is not a guarateed advise, thou I know a a person who has done it no problem.
It is very important thou to photocopy (if colour, much better, thou not mandatory as long as readable, front and back) your GNIB card prior to submission of it.
Also have a copy of your approval letter with you when you present yourself to the Dublin airport immigration.
And obviously, if you are a visa required national, this situation doesn't exempt you from a Irish re-entry visa, so make sure you have a valid one when you arrive back -- don't forget a valid passport as well.
Now if you are transiting to another country before Ireland, I know sometimes they asked for GNIB as well before you board the plane, you can show the above, but I suggest you query this to the airline you are flying with.
So far, all of my friends who have submitted their GNIBs for naturalisation didn't get it back anymore, so yes, I think they will have it forever
I hope this helps.
