Spouse or civil partner of an Irish citizen

Marriage certificate or civil partnership certificate – marriages/civil partnerships must be capable of recognition under Irish law for other purposes outside of the immigration system

6.2 Category A Sponsor: Irish national residing or intending to reside in Ireland.

(Waiting Period: no waiting period, so can apply for family reunification at any time).

please provide a clear and legible copy of their passport showing evidence of their residency in the country in which they are residing.

Marriage certificate or civil partnership certificate – marriages/civil partnerships must be capable of recognition under Irish law for other purposes outside of the immigration system If your sponsor (spouse/civil partner) is residing in Ireland and you have not resided together since your marriage/civil partnership, you must also provide a full account of your relationship history (where and when you met evidenced by for example: visas, entry/exit stamps on the passport of your spouse, photographs, correspondence by e-mail, telephone) A relationship must include a number of face to face meetings (excluding webcam) between the parties. It is not sufficient for a relationship to have developed solely over the internet or by telephone/sms for immigration purposes.

6.2 Category A Sponsor: Irish national residing or intending to reside in Ireland.

10.7 Category A sponsors must have earned a gross income over and above any State benefits of not less than €75,000, cumulative, over the three-year period prior to application (e.g. €25,000 per year over three years)

A detailed statement of your sponsor’s bank accounts covering a six month period immediately prior to your application.

If your visa is approved, you must have evidence of medical or travel insurance when you arrive at the port of entry

A non-visa-required national does not need a visa or preclearance in order to travel to Ireland with their Irish spouse.

you must inform an immigration officer at the port of entry that you have arrived for the purposes of family reunification

If you are a nuclear family member of an Irish citizen you will receive a Stamp 4 immigration permission which will allow you to work without an employment permit or to establish or manage/operate a business.

A spouse, civil partner, de facto partner or dependent minor child may apply for an independent permission having resided lawfully in the State for at least five (5) years