Residency for Spouses of Irish Citizens

There are several options available for spouses and partners of Irish citizens, EEA/Swiss citizens, and third-country nationals with permission to reside in Ireland. These options allow spouses and partners to lawfully enter and reside in the State.

Spouse and Civil Partners of Irish Citizens

This section covers the residency options for spouses and civil partners of Irish citizens, explaining how they can apply to reside in Ireland.

Family Reunification for Spouses/Civil Partners of Irish Citizens

This section provides detailed information on the family reunification process for spouses and civil partners of Irish citizens.

Long Stay D Visa Applications

If you are a spouse or partner of an Irish citizen, you may need to apply for a Long Stay D Visa to reside in Ireland for a longer period.

De Facto Unmarried Partners of Irish Citizens

This section addresses the residency options for de facto unmarried partners of Irish citizens, including how they can apply for permission to live in Ireland.

Family Reunification for De Facto Partners of Irish Citizens

Information is provided here on the family reunification process for de facto partners of Irish citizens.

Spouse and Family Members of Critical Skills Employment Permit Holders, Researchers, and Stamp 4 Holders

Spouses and family members of individuals holding Critical Skills Employment Permits, those working as researchers, or those who hold Stamp 4 permission previously on a Critical Skills Employment Permit are eligible for family reunification.

Family Reunification for Family Members of Critical Skills Employment Permit Holders, Researchers, and Stamp 4 Holders

This section explains how family members of Critical Skills Employment Permit holders, researchers, and Stamp 4 holders can apply for family reunification.

Spouse and Family Members of General Employment Permit Holders, Researchers, and Stamp 4 Permission Holders

Spouses and family members of individuals holding General Employment Permits, researchers, and those with Stamp 4 permission can apply for residency and family reunification.

Family Reunification for Family Members of General Employment Permit Holders and Other Stamp 4 Holders

This section provides information on how family members of General Employment Permit holders and other Stamp 4 holders can apply for family reunification.

Spouse, Partners, and Family Members of EEA/Swiss Citizens

Spouses, partners, and family members of EEA and Swiss citizens can apply for residency under EU Treaty Rights.

EU Treaty Rights

This section explains how spouses and family members of EEA/Swiss citizens can reside in Ireland under the EU Treaty Rights.

Visas for Family Members of EU Nationals

Information is provided here on how family members of EU nationals can apply for visas to join their relatives in Ireland.

Spouse and Family Members of International Protection Recipients

Spouses and family members of those who have received International Protection (refugee status or subsidiary protection) are eligible for family reunification.

Family Reunification for Recipients of International Protection

This section details how spouses and family members of International Protection recipients can apply for family reunification.

Spouse and Family Members of British Citizens

This section outlines the options for spouses and family members of British citizens to apply for residency in Ireland.

Applications for Non-EEA National Family Members of UK Citizens

Detailed information is provided here on how non-EEA national family members of UK citizens can apply to join their relatives in Ireland.