Ireland · Family Visas
Family reunification
The Non-EEA Family Reunification Policy Document governing when family members can join workers, citizens, and researchers in Ireland.
Who it suits
Who this pathway suits
Families of foreign workers and Irish residents.
Eligibility
Eligibility at a glance
- Critical Skills / Researchers: immediate family sponsorship rights with no waiting period
- General Employment Permit: sponsor family after 12 months of employment meeting minimum income (€30,000+ net)
Process
How the process works
- Assess sponsor route
- Apply for Join Family visa
- Family joins and registers with ISD
Documents
Documents you will typically need
- Marriage/birth certificates, sponsor's P60s and employment contracts
Good to know
What to keep in mind
Spouses of CSEP holders receive Stamp 1G with full right to work.
Official source: ISD — Family Reunification. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.
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