De facto partner of an eligible Irish or non-EEA resident — in-State route

A de facto relationship is similar to a marriage or civil partnership in practice though not in law. It is where: You and your partner both have a mutual commitment to a shared life to the exclusion of all others Your relationship is genuine and continuing You live together on a permanent basis and do not live apart You are not related by family.

You are a non-EEA national legally resident in Ireland You are aged 18 or over

An eligible sponsor is a person who is: An Irish or UK national living in Ireland, or A non-EEA national who is legally living in Ireland and holds a Stamp 1 , Stamp 4 , or Stamp 5 Irish Residence permission.

*If your partner is a non-EEA national, they must hold a Stamp 1 , Stamp 4 or Stamp 5 Irish residence permission to qualify as an eligible sponsor. If they hold a Stamp 2 or Stamp 3 Irish residence permission, then they do not qualify as an eligible sponsor.

You show evidence of a durable relationship and cohabitation with your partner of at least two years when you apply. This could be proof of payment of rent or mortgage, joint household or medical bills. Evidence that you have both visited each other as often as possible will not be enough to demonstrate a committed de facto relationship

Passport of the applicant Passport of the sponsor Evidence of relationship of applicant with Sponsor Evidence of cohabitation of 2 years or more (in Ireland or another country) Evidence of financial inter-dependence, i.e. Joint accounts, Joint purchases Financial Statements covering the previous 6 months Detailed relationship history including time spent together (Letters, emails, social media, photographs, air tickets, etc.) Sponsor’s residence status Copy of current work permit Copy of current IRP card Evidence of residence in the State

A Police clearance certificate is required from any foreign country that you have resided in over the last 5 years.

Your partner is resident in Ireland and is self-sufficient. Neither of you are on social welfare benefits. You must both be able to support yourselves and any dependents without accessing public funds

You are covered by private medical insurance.

Evidence of current activity of Sponsor in the State Employment Current letter from employer setting out terms, conditions and hours of employment or signed contract of employment Two recent payslips and previous 3 years employment detail summary from revenue.ie Bank statements of sponsor for the last six months