Ireland: E-Signature Trial Forthcoming for Limited Approvals

From September 19, 2022 until December 31, 2022, Irish authorities are trialing using electronic signatures on the approval letters for non-European Economic Area family members of EU citizens, confirming their right of residence under EU rules after filing an in-country application. The e-signature will replace the original written signature ('wet signature') by the deciding officer, for applicants residing in the Dublin area.