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🇮🇪 Ireland

Join Family Visa

Long Stay D Visa for non-EEA family members joining Irish citizens or lawful residents. Spouses of CSEP holders can join immediately with Stamp 1G (work without permit). Other permit holders must wait 12 months. Irish citizen sponsors must demonstrate €40,000 earnings over previous 3 years combined. Processing times currently average 19 months. Policy updated November 2025 with stricter income requirements. Dependent children and partners included.

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Processing Time

19 months average

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Cost

€60 visa fee + €300 IRP registration

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Duration

Stamp 4 typically granted

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Work Rights

Stamp 1G for CSEP family (immediate work rights)

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Path to Permanent Residence

Yes

Requirements

  • 1Valid marriage certificate or civil partnership
  • 2Sponsor earnings €40,000+ over past 3 years (Irish citizens)
  • 3Proof of genuine relationship
  • 4Financial evidence for both parties
  • 5Private medical insurance
  • 6Not reliant on state benefits

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