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4 pathwaysFamily
19 pathwaysInternational-protection family reunification — partner
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Recorded route source ↗De facto partner of an Irish citizen
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Recorded route source ↗Dependent adult relative of a non-EEA sponsor
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Recorded route source ↗Spouse or partner joining a UK national
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Recorded route source ↗Minor child of another eligible non-EEA sponsor
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Recorded route source ↗Parent of an Irish citizen child
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Recorded route source ↗Minor child joining an Irish-citizen parent
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Recorded route source ↗Exceptional other family member of an Irish citizen
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Recorded route source ↗Spouse or civil partner of an Irish citizen
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Recorded route source ↗Spouse or de facto partner of a Critical Skills permit or Hosting Agreement holder
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Recorded route source ↗Minor child joining a UK-national parent
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Recorded route source ↗Dependent parent or adult relative joining a UK national
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Recorded route source ↗Dependent parent joining an Irish citizen
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Recorded route source ↗Minor child of a Critical Skills permit or Hosting Agreement holder
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Recorded route source ↗International-protection family reunification — minor child
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Recorded route source ↗Dependent adult child joining an Irish citizen
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Recorded route source ↗De facto partner of an eligible Irish or non-EEA resident — in-State route
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Recorded route source ↗International-protection family reunification — spouse
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Recorded route source ↗Spouse or partner of another eligible non-EEA sponsor
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Recorded route source ↗Free movement
21 pathwaysReturning Irish citizen with qualifying non-EEA family after EU free movement
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Recorded route source ↗EEA/Swiss permanent residence certificate
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Recorded route source ↗EU Treaty Rights — retention after divorce, annulment or dissolution
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Recorded route source ↗EU/EEA/Swiss person of sufficient resources
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Recorded route source ↗UK citizen residence and work under the Common Travel Area
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Recorded route source ↗EU Treaty Rights — permitted family member requiring personal care
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Recorded route source ↗EU/EEA/Swiss jobseeker or retained worker
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Recorded route source ↗EU citizen child self-sufficient route (Chen)
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Recorded route source ↗EU Treaty Rights — retention after death of the EU citizen
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Recorded route source ↗EU Treaty Rights — permitted dependent or household member
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Recorded route source ↗Non-EEA permanent residence card under EU Treaty Rights
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Recorded route source ↗EU Treaty Rights — permitted de facto partner
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Recorded route source ↗Child in education route (Ibrahim/Teixeira)
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Recorded route source ↗EU Treaty Rights — spouse or civil partner
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Recorded route source ↗EU Treaty Rights — dependent descendant aged 21 or older
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Recorded route source ↗EU/EEA/Swiss student
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Recorded route source ↗EU Treaty Rights — dependent ascendant
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Recorded route source ↗EU Treaty Rights — retention based on custody or access to a child
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Recorded route source ↗EU/EEA/Swiss self-employed person
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Recorded route source ↗EU/EEA/Swiss worker
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Recorded route source ↗EU Treaty Rights — descendant under 21
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Recorded route source ↗Humanitarian protection
7 pathwaysTemporary Protection for people displaced from Ukraine
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Recorded route source ↗Labour-market access permission for an international-protection applicant
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Recorded route source ↗Permission to remain considered with an international-protection claim
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Recorded route source ↗Administrative immigration protection for a suspected trafficking victim
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Recorded route source ↗Refugee status under the single international-protection procedure
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Recorded route source ↗Subsidiary protection under the single procedure
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Recorded route source ↗Independent permission for a victim of domestic abuse
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Recorded route source ↗Investment
1 pathwaysLiving from your own income
3 pathwaysLong-term residence
5 pathwaysLong Term Residency based on employment-permit residence
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Recorded route source ↗Stamp 4 after five years as a qualifying Stamp 1G partner
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Recorded route source ↗Without Condition As To Time — Stamp 5
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Recorded route source ↗Stamp 4 after a research Hosting Agreement
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Recorded route source ↗Stamp 4 after Critical Skills employment
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Recorded route source ↗Medical treatment
1 pathwaysShort stays and visits
12 pathwaysShort-stay C family or friend visit visa
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Recorded route source ↗Short-stay C business visa — employment up to 14 consecutive days
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Recorded route source ↗Short-stay C visa to marry or enter a civil partnership
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Recorded route source ↗British-Irish Visa Scheme visit
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Recorded route source ↗Visa-exempt short entry permission
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Recorded route source ↗Short-stay C conference or event visa
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Recorded route source ↗Short-stay C business visa — meetings and business activity
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Recorded route source ↗Short-stay C tourist visa
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Recorded route source ↗Short-stay C training visa
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Recorded route source ↗Short Stay Visa Waiver Programme visit
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Recorded route source ↗Short-stay C unpaid internship
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Recorded route source ↗Short-stay C visa to sit an examination
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Recorded route source ↗Special cases
1 pathwaysSport
3 pathwaysStarting a business
2 pathwaysStudy
13 pathwaysEligible professional award programme
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Recorded route source ↗Higher-education programme — NFQ level 9
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Recorded route source ↗Foundation programme linked to higher education
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Recorded route source ↗Third Level Graduate Programme — NFQ level 9 or 10 award
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Recorded route source ↗Professional accountancy training — Stamp 1A
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Recorded route source ↗Third Level Graduate Programme — NFQ level 8 award
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Recorded route source ↗Higher-education programme — NFQ level 6
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Recorded route source ↗English-language programme on ILEP or TrustEd list
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Recorded route source ↗Fee-paying private primary or secondary school
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Recorded route source ↗Higher-education programme — NFQ level 8
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Recorded route source ↗Higher-education programme — NFQ level 7
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Recorded route source ↗Short course or study visit up to 90 days
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Recorded route source ↗Higher-education programme — NFQ level 10
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Recorded route source ↗Talent and merit
3 pathwaysTransit
1 pathwaysWork
14 pathwaysExchange Agreement Employment Permit
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Recorded route source ↗Atypical Working Scheme — nurse adaptation or aptitude process
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Recorded route source ↗Atypical Working Scheme — specialised highly skilled work up to 90 days
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Recorded route source ↗Atypical Working Scheme — hospital locum doctor
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Recorded route source ↗Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permit — senior management or key personnel
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Recorded route source ↗Internship Employment Permit
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Recorded route source ↗General Employment Permit
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Recorded route source ↗Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permit — trainee
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Recorded route source ↗Atypical Working Scheme — paid internship integral to overseas studies
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Recorded route source ↗Short-stay C visa to join a ship as a seafarer
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Recorded route source ↗Dependant, Partner or Spouse Employment Permit
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Recorded route source ↗Van der Elst temporary service provision
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Recorded route source ↗Reactivation Employment Permit
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Recorded route source ↗Contract for Services Employment Permit
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Recorded route source ↗Youth mobility
11 pathwaysWorking Holiday Authorisation — Chile
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Recorded route source ↗Working Holiday Authorisation — Japan
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Recorded route source ↗Working Holiday Authorisation — United States
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Recorded route source ↗Working Holiday Authorisation — Republic of Korea
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Recorded route source ↗Working Holiday Authorisation — Canada
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Recorded route source ↗Working Holiday Authorisation — Hong Kong
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Recorded route source ↗Working Holiday Authorisation — New Zealand
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Recorded route source ↗Working Holiday Authorisation — Andorra
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Recorded route source ↗Working Holiday Authorisation — Australia
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Recorded route source ↗Working Holiday Authorisation — Argentina
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Recorded route source ↗Working Holiday Authorisation — Taiwan
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