Stamp 4D Residency for Non-EEA Relatives of UK Citizens

The Stamp 4D permission grants eligible Non-EEA family members of British nationals the right to reside in Ireland under specific conditions. Successful applicants receive temporary residency, with options for renewal.

Initial Permission and Renewal Process

  • Granted for 12 months initially.
  • Renewable after the first year on a Stamp 4D basis.
  • Subsequent renewals:
    ✔️ 2-year extension after the first renewal.
    ✔️ 3-year extension after the second renewal.

Who Can Apply for Stamp 4D?

To qualify for Stamp 4D residency, the applicant must be one of the following in relation to the British National sponsor or their spouse/partner:
✔️ Spouse
✔️ Civil Partner
✔️ De Facto Partner
✔️ Dependent Children of either partner
✔️ Dependent Parents of either partner

This scheme ensures that certain family members and dependents of British nationals can legally reside in Ireland under structured immigration guidelines.