Family & partner
Joining or sponsoring family in Ireland.
3 Irish resources in this topic
Visa routes
- Join Family and De Facto Partner PermissionVisa route
The route for a non-EEA partner or family member to join a sponsor already living in Ireland, including couples applying through the de facto partnership scheme.
- Spouse or Civil Partner of an Irish NationalVisa route
Permission for the spouse or civil partner of an Irish citizen to live and work in Ireland, usually granted as Stamp 4 with broad rights of residence.
- Family Dependants of Residents and Permit HoldersVisa route
Family reunification for the dependants and children of employment permit holders, researchers and other eligible residents, allowing them to join their sponsor and settle in Ireland.