Question 1

How does family reunification work in Ireland?

Accepted Answer

Family reunification in Ireland allows nonEEA nationals who are legally resident in the State to apply for their eligible family members to join them. The process and eligibility criteria depend on the immigration status of the sponsor (the person already in Ireland) and the relationship with the family member seeking to join.

For refugees and persons with subsidiary protection, family reunification is governed by the International Protection Act 2015. Recognised refugees may apply for their sp

Question 2

How do I bring my dependants to Ireland?

Accepted Answer

NonEEA nationals who are legally resident in Ireland may apply to bring their dependants (spouse, civil partner, and children under 18) to join them. The process depends on the sponsor's immigration status and the nationality of the family member.

Employment permit holders can sponsor their spouse or partner and dependent children. The sponsor must demonstrate an annual income sufficient to support the family without reliance on State benefits. While there is no fixed minimum income published f

Question 3

Can I bring my de facto partner to Ireland?

Accepted Answer

Ireland recognises de facto (unmarried) partners for immigration purposes under certain conditions. A de facto partner is a person who has been in a committed cohabiting relationship with the sponsor for at least two years. The relationship must be akin to marriage, and the couple must provide evidence of their genuine and subsisting relationship.

To bring a de facto partner to Ireland, the sponsor must be legally resident in the State and must apply to the Immigration Service Delivery for perm

Question 4

What are EU Treaty Rights for family members in Ireland?

Accepted Answer

EU Treaty Rights in Ireland refer to the rights of EU, EEA, and Swiss nationals to live and work in Ireland under EU free movement law, and the derivative rights of their nonEEA family members. Under the European Communities (Free Movement of Persons) Regulations 2015 and the Citizens' Rights Directive (2004/38/EC), qualifying family members of EU citizens exercising their Treaty rights in Ireland may apply for a residence card.

Qualifying family members include the spouse or civil partner of t

Question 5

How do I join an Irish national family member in Ireland?

Accepted Answer

NonEEA nationals who are family members of Irish citizens may apply for permission to reside in Ireland based on their family relationship. The most common categories are spouses or civil partners and dependent children of Irish nationals. The process is managed by the Immigration Service Delivery and is separate from the EU Treaty Rights process.

To apply, the nonEEA family member must first enter Ireland on the appropriate visa (if visarequired) and then apply for permission to remain. In som

Question 6

Can my spouse work in Ireland if they are on a dependent visa?

Accepted Answer

The work rights of a dependent spouse in Ireland depend on the immigration stamp they hold and the immigration status of the sponsoring partner. Spouses and partners who are granted Stamp 3 permission are not permitted to work in Ireland. This applies to most dependants of General Employment Permit holders.

However, spouses and de facto partners of Critical Skills Employment Permit (CSEP) holders have a significant advantage. They may apply for a Stamp 1G permission, which allows them to work i

Question 7

What is Stamp 4 EU FAM permission in Ireland?

Accepted Answer

Stamp 4 EU FAM is a specific immigration permission granted to nonEEA family members of EU, EEA, or Swiss citizens who are exercising their Treaty rights in Ireland. It is distinct from the standard Stamp 4 and is issued under the European Communities (Free Movement of Persons) Regulations 2015.

This stamp allows the holder to reside in Ireland and to work without an employment permit. It is granted to qualifying family members who have successfully applied for a residence card under EU Treaty

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